Technical skills gained through Don Bosco Dhisha showcased with initiative

(MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Dhisha organized a free mobile repair service camp at St. Joseph School in Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh, India, in partnership with GMR, a large Indian infrastructure conglomerate. The initiative showcased the technical skills acquired by Don Bosco Dhisha students while offering a valuable service to the local community.

At the event, Father Sleevaraj, director of Don Bosco Dhisha, highlighted the importance of skill development and self-employment opportunities for the region’s youth. Mr. Nagaraju, program manager at GMR, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration and praised the initiative’s impact on the trainees and the community.

A Salesian noted, “A total of 30 trained students participated in the camp, diagnosing and repairing mobile phone issues ranging from screen replacements to software troubleshooting of over 200 customers free of charge. Their expertise, gained through Don Bosco Dhisha’s skill development program, was put to practical use as they assisted residents throughout the day. The students were aided by faculty.”

At the end of the event, Father B. Suman, assistant director, thanked the GMR team, faculty members, and students for their dedication and hard work. He emphasized the power of skill-based learning and encouraged more youth to take advantage of similar training programs for a brighter future.

Access to professional training and workforce development services is highly valued in India. While India has the world’s largest youth population, it has yet to capitalize on this, leaving some 30% of this population without employment, education or training.

India’s youth face a lack of educational opportunities due to issues of caste, class and gender. Almost 44% of the workforce is illiterate and less than 10% of the working-age population has completed a secondary education. In addition, many secondary school graduates do not have the knowledge and skills to compete in today’s changing job market.

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ANS – India – Free Mobile Repair Camp Empowers Youth and Serves Community

Salesian Missions – India

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