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 School Kalimpong turned into a battleground of minds as it hosted an exhilarating inter-school chess tournament, drawing sharp-witted participants from eight schools across the region. The event was a celebration of not only tactical acumen but also the enduring values of discipline, focus, and sportsmanlike competition.

To reimagine youth ministry as a sacred encounter, the Youth Coordinators of the Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House on July 23 for a day of reflection, strategic planning, and spiritual renewal. The meeting urged participants to go beyond event management and professional execution, anchoring their ministry in deep, Christ-centred accompaniment.

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.

On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the streets of Trivandrum came alive with colour, conviction, and creativity as children from Don Bosco Veedu’s AWAKE (Applied Women Advancement and Knowledge Enhancement) Project led a spirited campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.

The Assam Don Bosco University [ADBU], Azara campus, on 10 June, organized a one-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) for teachers from Don Bosco Schools across the region. Held in the University’s Conference Hall, the event brought together educators committed to holistic and value-based teaching in the spirit of St. John Bosco.

The Principals of Salesian schools in the Province of Guwahati gathered for their annual meeting on June 7 to discuss significant matters affecting the educational landscape.

A vibrant confluence of culture, catechesis, and youth empowerment marked the recently concluded ten-day “Leadership Training Camp and Youth Catechesis through Folk Art” held from May 21 to May 31, 2025, at Sacred Heart College (SHC), Tirupattur. Jointly organized by the Salesian Province of Chennai (INM), the Youth Ministry Delegation, Deepagam (Don Bosco Catechetical Centre), and SHC, the camp brought together 65 youth and children from seven rural parishes in Vellore and Tirupattur regions, including participants from Chennai and FSAG sisters of Shalom Province, Tindivanam.

Don Bosco Vazhikaatti Trichy, a pioneering institute in career guidance, training, and placements in the Province of Trichy, conducted a unique orientation program at Don Bosco Care Home, Nilavarapatti. The program focused specifically on supporting students in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) under the Aftercare Program.

The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) - Career Guidance and Placement Services, Dimapur, supported by Don Bosco Job Placement Network- BOSCONET, inaugurated its new study centre for students preparing for government jobs and higher education entrance exams. This initiative aims to provide valuable resources and guidance to young aspirants preparing for these examinations.

Many young people, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, lack access to quiet spaces, updated study materials, reliable internet, professional guidance and financial support to focus on their goals and enroll in expensive coaching centres. Hence, as a support to young people preparing for government jobs and entrance tests for higher education, Don Bosco Yuvakendra, Najafgarh, Delhi, and Don Bosco Youth and Educational Services (DBYES), Bariatu, Ranchi, in collaboration with Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DBJPN) have established dedicated study centres. More than 500 aspirants will benefit from these centers.

Bosco College of Teacher Education (BCTE), Dimapur, has secured a B++ Grade in its first accreditation cycle by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.86. The B++ grade underscores BCTE’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous development.

On the occasion of 8th Foundation Day, Shri Bala Subramanian, District Magistrate of Kalimpong, West Bengal, honoured Don Bosco Tech Society for its impactful operations in the district. The recognition is for the outstanding contribution as an empanelled training partner under the Department of Technical Education, Training and Skill Development, Government of West Bengal. Bro. Roshan Ekka, the Principal of DB Tech Kalimpong, proudly received the recognition on behalf of the Don Bosco Tech Society.

At a prestigious event held at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai, on February 17, the World Human Resource Development (HRD) Congress honoured DB Tech with the Skill Development Leadership Award. Father George Mathew, Executive Director, received the award in recognition of successfully training 469,864 youth across 66 vocational domains in 29 states of India, with an impressive placement rate of 72%.

Don Bosco College commenced its College Week 2025 with a spirited inaugural ceremony on February 3, featuring a blend of academic celebration, cultural performances, and motivational discourses. The event, graced by Shri Atul Bora, Honourable Cabinet Minister of Assam, witnessed a remarkable display of student discipline and institutional pride. Minister Bora received the Guard of Honour, hoisted the college flag, and delivered an inspiring address.