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Beyond classroom instruction, the Salesians integrate skills training with job placement networks and community development initiatives. Apart from established inhouse workshops, they collaborate with industries, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure that students not only receive training but also have access to employment opportunities. Many centers also emphasize soft skills—like communication, teamwork, and leadership—so that graduates are well-rounded and adaptable in the workplace. In South Asia, these initiatives have transformed thousands of lives, turning vulnerable youth into confident professionals who can support themselves and contribute to their communities. In this way, skills training becomes more than vocational education—it becomes a pathway to dignity, empowerment, and long-term social upliftment.
Don Bosco Tech Society, in partnership with CCSE and supported by Sungrow India Pvt. Ltd., has launched a Solar PV training initiative in Najafgarh to equip 30 youth with green skills and employment pathways. Formalised through an MoU on 2 April 2026, the five-month program integrates technical training, life skills, and placement support to promote sustainable livelihoods.
Around 20 Salesians and youngsters were part of the Train the Trainer program to animate leaders in organising the Summer Camps in the various institutions. The program coordinated by Father Ralin De Souza, Salesian Youth Movement delegate of the Salesian Panjim Province along with Father Austin Fernandes, Brother James Marcus and Father Savio Dias animated the group in the basic skills, to organise various kinds of Summer activities on March 29.
The Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla, hosted Teknack 2026 under the theme “Aparecium,” bringing together students, alumni, and industry professionals in a collaborative celebration of technology and creativity.
Don Bosco ITI, Chinchwad, hosted a certificate distribution ceremony celebrating 60 trainees who completed an intensive Electric Vehicle (EV) training programme conducted under the initiatives of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), including EIACP and GSDP.
Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS) organised a specialised dual-phase Professional Empowerment and Career Readiness Session for 26 students at the Goa College of Home Science, Panjim, equipping them with essential tools to transition effectively from academia to employment.
Don Bosco Social Development Services (DBSDS), Nerul, celebrated International Women’s Day by honouring women who successfully completed various skill development courses, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women from vulnerable communities through livelihood training.
The Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA) organised a three-day media training workshop from March 6 to 8 to equip religious sisters with digital storytelling and communication skills for social advocacy. The programme was conducted for members of religious congregations collaborating with the Amrat India Trust’s mission.
The sixth session of the Classroom to Career seminar series, curated by Don Bosco Avsar, was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House AV Hall and offered undergraduate students timely insights on the theme “AI at the Workplace.”
Don Bosco Avsar, Matunga, organised a two-day Career Guidance Seminar on Leveraging AI Effectively in Healthcare at the Holy Family Nursing Institute, Kurla, on February 23 and 24, 2026. The initiative formed part of Don Bosco Avsar’s ongoing efforts to prepare students for the rapidly evolving world of work.
Don Bosco Tech Society has been conferred the Gold Award for Excellence in SkillTech and Career Solutions at the Economic Times TechEdu India Awards 2026, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade-long mission to empower youth through skill development. The Gold Award was presented to Fr. George Mathew, Executive Director of the Don Bosco Tech Society, who accepted the honour on behalf of the organisation. The recognition coincides with the Society’s 20-year journey in advancing skill-based education and employability among India’s youth.
Don Bosco ITI, AMSAM, Trichy, under the Salesian Province of Tiruchy, hosted the 8th National-Level Auto Tech Fest, MECH XCEL 2K26, from February 23 to 25, bringing together young technical talent from across the country on a common platform of skill, innovation, and industry engagement.
In a campus nestled on the edge of a forest reserve, classrooms came alive with the hum of drones, blinking sensors, and curious young minds as Don Bosco schools in Narukot hosted an intensive AI STEAM experiential learning workshop in mid-February.
Demonstrating its stature as a leading centre of vocational training, Don Bosco Centre for Learning (DBCL), Kurla, hosted the prestigious India Skills 2025 | Maharashtra State Finals on February 3–4, 2026. The competition was organized by the Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in strategic partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Skill India Initiative.
Don Bosco Avsar, Matunga, Mumbai, organized two career-oriented seminars at St. Joseph’s School Hall, Wadala (W), as part of its ongoing “Classroom to Careers” February series, aimed at preparing young people for the evolving demands of the professional world. The sessions attracted strong participation from undergraduate college students, as well as several working youth and parish members.
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