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Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment through vocational training by recognizing an outstanding trainee with a meaningful gesture of support. At a recent ceremony held at the Centre, Director Fr. Michael Makri awarded a sewing machine to Ms. Sinora Khongshei, a graduate of the tailoring and embroidery program. The recognition celebrates her exemplary performance, resilience, and readiness to pursue a sustainable livelihood using the skills she has acquired. As one of the region’s foremost institutions in youth skill development, Don Bosco Youth Centre continues to champion practical training as a pathway to economic independence and personal growth.
In a pioneering initiative that bridges technology and compassion, students from Don Bosco Infotech, Kilinochchi, led a transformative half-day workshop on student mental wellness for 30 principals and counselors from government schools in the Jaffna region. 'Revyv’, an AI-powered mental health management app developed by the Infotech students and powered by Carelabs was the highlight of the event.
A group of students from Classes 9 and 10 of Janta High School, Jitutoli, Jharkhand, visited Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), Okhla, as part of their educational tour to Delhi and Agra. The visit opened a window into the world of technical education, introducing students to skill-based learning, career pathways beyond school, and various Government initiatives aimed at empowering India’s youth through skilling and entrepreneurship.
A proud moment unfolded for Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), New Delhi, as 55 of its trainees and staff were invited by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) to participate in the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh (Skill Convocation Ceremony) held at Vigyan Bhawan.
Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute, Kurla, held its Convocation Ceremony for the academic year 2024–25 on September 26 at the Fr. Santino Mondini Hall, marking a milestone for 171 trainees from the 2023–25 and 2024–25 batches. The event brought together dignitaries, faculty, parents, and students in a celebration of achievement and values.
Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute (DBITI), Kurla, played host to the 36th edition of the prestigious Work-Skills Competition organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on September 24 and 25.
Don Bosco School and Junior College, Nashik, organized a seminar for Classes 9 to 12 and staff members, led by entrepreneur Mr Allwyn Quadros, who works in the construction field with a focus on turf courts. The session aimed to equip participants with essential life skills and awareness to navigate the challenges of modern life, while promoting discipline, emotional intelligence, and balance.
A new chapter in youth empowerment began with the launch of the DB Tech Skill Training Program, sponsored by SBI Foundation, at PARA, Ravulapalem. The program equipped young people with modern skill sets in Drone Technology and Solar Technology, two rapidly growing fields with immense potential for employment and sustainable development.
Marking a meaningful move towards career empowerment, Don Bosco College, Golaghat, in collaboration with AIDA – Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), Dimapur, hosted an Employability Skilling Session on August 5. The initiative aimed at bridging the critical gap between education and employment, especially for students from semi-urban and rural backgrounds.
Don Bosco IMAGE Film School, Kochi, launched its new academic year with cinematic flair, inaugurating the Film School in a star-studded function graced by acclaimed Malayalam actor, director, playwright, and screenwriter Joy Mathew and popular South Indian actress Aparna Das, known for her roles in Manoharam, Priyan Ottathilanu, and Beast.
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, a Don Bosco Institution, made history as it clinched the Third Prize at the prestigious North Eastern Region (NER) NCC RDC Band Competition 2025, held at Digboi College, Assam.
Aiming to ignite scientific curiosity and technological innovation among school students, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Smit, recently organised a large-scale workshop on drone technology, drawing participation from 449 students across seven institutions in the region.
A three-month tailoring course under the banner TIGRESS has successfully equipped seven women with essential dressmaking skills while fostering a strong sense of solidarity and self-worth. The initiative, jointly organized by the Salesian Co-operators and Don Bosco Veedu, concluded with a certificate ceremony that celebrated both skill development and community empowerment.
Reimagining catechesis in the digital age, the Don Bosco Catechetical Centre, Deepagam, in Kilpauk, hosted a one-day seminar on “Catechizing with Artificial Intelligence.” The event brought together 62 Sunday Catechism teachers from parishes across Chennai on June 15 to explore the transformative role of AI in faith formation.
In a bold move to harness the power of sports for youth development, Don Bosco institutions, in partnership with Jugend Eine Welt (JEW), BREADS Bangalore, and the Oommen Chandy Foundation, officially launched the ‘Sports for Change’ initiative in Kerala. The inaugural ceremony occurred at Don Bosco Schools, Puthuppally, Kottayam, and was presided over by the Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan.
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