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Rejuvenate the Stamina, Courage and Concentration
and also in-house activities. The training programme continued for three days. On the first day, the team was Outbound Training Programme for DB Tech Team Working under Himayat briefed about the programme, its activities and other important things. The training started with the first activity named “Pass the Ball”. It was aimed at improving coordination among the employees. This was followed by another management game, which focused on the importance of strategy in every task. Second day was full of adventurous and motivating activities. It started with river rafting, which was full of fun and adventure. Participants showed lot of enthusiasm in the a c t i v i t y. T h i s w a s followed by crossing a B Tech organized an outbound training programme for bridge made up of rope. The activity aimed at teamwork and the team working under Himayat project in J&K from March 26-28, 2014. The purpose of the training was to self-confidence. This activity pushed the people to limits by give an opportunity to the employees to learn beyond exploring their inner strength completely. In the evening, the restricted office schedule and work environment. The training group assembled for an activity in which they had to walk over programme was aimed at building teamwork and leadership the burning coals. This activity was aimed at trusting one's skills among the employees. The training also provided them own ability and overcoming fear. the opportunity for recreation, to know and understand each Third day started with rescue activity in which people had to other for better synchronization. The training activity was look for different clues and crack the codes so as to fulfil their focused on behaviourial stimulus response of the employees mission. This activity involved lots of teamwork and wherein various practical situations and activities were given cooperation, which aimed at improving the cooperation and to generate a response to a particular situation which further understanding among the different levels of hierarchy. develops quality of team management, knowledge sharing, Employees learned the vertical and horizontal communication and cooperation among the team. cooperation, teamwork and leadership in them. The entire programme and activities were picked to improve On March 26, 2013, DB Tech team from Jammu and Kashmir started the journey towards Himalayan Eco Lodge the behavioural traits of the employees so as to enhance their (Viraatkhai), a valley offering the splendid view of Doon Valley capabilities. It was a “learning by doing” programme, which with stretching as far as Dehradun and Mussoorie. At was adventurous and full of fun. The participants are of the Viraatkhai, the participants were asked to perform several view that such programmes give them an opportunity to take a activities like river rafting, management games, rescue break from their daily routine and get close to the people they missions, adventurous activities including climbing, trekking are working with.
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Guest Lecture on Social and Interpersonal SDB (Centre Head, DB Tech, Valedictory Function at DB Tech Skills at DB Tech (Manikandam, Tamil Nadu) Manikandam). The program was (Ongole, Andhra Pradesh)
A guest lecture was arranged for the students of Retail Management domain at DB Tech (Manikandam) on March 5, 2014. Rev. Fr. Dennis, SDB was invited to deliver to lecture on ‘Social and Interpersonal Skills: Gender, Balancing Relationships and Importance of Decision Making’. The program commenced with the words of welcome, addressed by Rev. Fr. Agilan
attended by the DB Tech staff and 33 students of Retail Management domain. F r. D e n n i s d e l i v e r e d t h e presentation on ‘Social and Interpersonal Skills: Gender, Balancing Relationships and Importance of Decision Making’. He illuminated the students with regard to the significance of ‘Interpersonal Skills’. The lecture was organized primarily to understand the techniques of ‘Social and Interpersonal Skills’ and their importance for a better living. It gave students an opportunity to gain knowledge. They found the session highly edifying, pragmatic and valuable. The program was concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Mr. A r u l r a j ( T r a i n e r , D B Te c h , Manikandam). Mr. Sudhir Kulkerny started the session with a small energizer and an introduction of trainees. He began with the company profile through a Power Point presentation. He said, “The company was conceived in an effort to dispel three myths associated with sustainable technology and the rural sector as a target customer base.” Mr. Manjunath Bhagwath talked about marketing management, techniques to sell the product, direct marketing and indirect marketing. He also listed out the qualities of a successful sales person. They further informed the students about working environment, salary package and opportunity in Selco solar. At the concluding session, many marketing related queries raised by students were answered. The meeting concluded with motivational videos on marketing being shown to the students.
Guest Lecture on Marketing Management at DB Tech (Chitradurga, Karnataka)
On 24 March, 2014, a guest lecture on 'Marketing Management (Direct Marketing and Indirect Marketing)' was organized for the Retail Marketing t r a i n e e s . M r. S u d h i r K u l k e r n y (Marketing Head, Belgaum) and Mr. Manjunath Bhagwath (Senior Manager, Selco Solar Private Limited, Chitradurga) were invited to give a helpful session on the above mentioned topics.
The course completion certificates were distributed among the trainees who have completed their 3-month of training successfully at DB Tech (Ongole, Andhra Pradesh) on April 2, 2014. Fr. Joji Prasad (Administrator, Don Bosco) congratulated DB Tech trainees for completing the training successfully and handed over the
Parents Meet at DB Tech (Krishnanagar, West Bengal)
A parents meeting was organized in the presence of Rev. Fr. Mathew (Asst. Superintendent, DB Tech School, Krishnanagar) at DB Tech (Krishnanagar) on March 3, 2014. The parents of the trainees were invited to expose themselves to the transformation process of their children. A total of 46 parents of current batch trainees attended the meeting. The meeting started with a welcome speech by Mr. John Bor
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4-day Training of Trainers (ToT) and orientation programme was organized by the Learning and Development department to facilitate the trainers to understand the deliverables of PACS Training of Trainers and Orientation Programme under PACS Project project at Red Cross Bhavan (Bhubaneswar) on March 19-22, 2014. Fr. A. M. Joseph (Executive D i r e c t o r , D B Te c h ) inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. He welcomed all the trainers and briefed them about DB Tech’s journey in skilling poor and marginalized youth across t h e c o u n t r y. H e emphasized on the need of equipping the ground level staff to contribute in the skilling mission of DB Tech. Later the session was taken over by Mr. Raghib Anwer (Manager L&D, DB Tech), who started the session with a warm Bosco’s preventive system of education was discussed with introduction through an activity called name game. The the participants. Towards the end of the day, there was session proceeded further with an introduction to DB Tech’s presentation given by state team on placement, finance, MIS Mission, Vision and Goal. The next session was about and M&E. Mr Surath Jena (State MIS Coordinator, DB Tech, organization’s hierarchy and career growth of the prospective Odisha) discussed the entire process of management information system along with monitoring and evaluation trainers. parameters. After that, Ms. Jyoti Ranjan Matha (State Second day of the orientation program started with an Placement Coordinator, DB Tech, Odisha) and Mr Devi Prasad introduction to BASE model. The participants were oriented Mahapatra (Senior Manager – Communication, DB Tech) about induction module and process of conducting six days discussed the placement process and tracking system with the induction for the trainees. After discussing the mobilization participants. It was followed by a session on financial details process, the trainers presented a role play on mobilization. On and different formats by Mr Dinesh Chandra Nayak (State third day, the programme started with a session on difference Finance and Administration, DB Tech Odisha). On the last day, between the facilitation and teaching, which was depicted Mr. Devi Prasad Mahapatra discussed specifically the through videos and group discussion. The trainers shared their deliverables of PACS project including target, time line, views related to the necessity of facilitating the trainees for the centres, guidelines of donor agency, due-diligence and transformation. The discussion is further elaborated through a branding etc. The program ended with certificate distribution to thorough discussion on “Who is a good facilitator?” Telling the participants by the L&D team. about the strategies and techniques to deal with youth, Don
Orientation to Empower the Socially Excluded Communities
c o u r s e completion certificates to them. Soon after the distribution of certificates, Mr. T. Mithra Manohar (ITES & CE Trainer, DB Tech, Ongole) briefly explained to the students about the upcoming programs. He requested to the trainees to act as a brand ambassador towards mobilizing youth for their betterment. Thereafter with the prior permission of the students, email ids were created for better communication. Students were very happy on receiving certificates. They were of the view that they will always be very grateful to DB Tech for providing them a second chance.
A gathering was organized to celebrate International Women’s Day at DB Tech (Mauranipur) on March 8, 2014. Rev. Sr. Geetika was invited as Chief Guest. She was welcomed by Sr. Julita CJ (Centre Head, DB Tech, Mauranipur). Parents of the DB Tech students were also invited to be a part of International Women’s Day celebration. Mr. Manjul (Centre Coordinator, DB Tech, Mauranipur) started the programme with welcome speech for the honorable guests and parents. The Chief Guest through his inspirational speech motivated the students for migration to become self dependent and distributed the certificates to all students. Sr. Julita CJ requested the parents to understand the trade and take part in the learning procedure and growing experience of their children. Sharing the DB Tech experience, an alumnus Ms Rohini Patel says, “The BASE training has given me new opportunities to go ahead in life. My confidence level has improved after the training. Today I am working in Aditya Birla Group at Jhansi at a
(English & ITES Trainer, DB Tech, Krishnanagar). He described about the BASE process and its curriculum. Next, Mr. Subrata Saha (Hospitality Trainer, DB Tech, Krishnanagar) addressed the gathering about the hotel industry and the job opportunities in Hospitality sector. T h e n , M r . S u b h a s i s Chowdhury (Centre Coordinator & E l e c t r i c a l Tr a i n e r, D B Te c h , Krishnanagar) spoke about safety in workplace and the placement opportunities available in Electrical and Welding sector. “DB Tech is doing a very good job. I feel my son is on the right track now. Thanks to DB Tech,” said Mr. Surojit Dey one of the parents, who attended the gathering.
‘National Science Day’ is celebrated in the country on February 28, 2014. It is considered as one of major science festivals in India, which is celebrated every year. To mark the celebration, students from schools, colleges, national and state level science institutions demonstrate various science related projects and their latest research being made. Public speech, radio-TV talk shows, exhibitions of science movie, science exhibition based on themes and concepts, watching night sky, live projects and researches demonstration, debates, quiz competitions, lectures, science models exhibitions and many more activities together highlight the significance of science. The theme for the year 2014 is ‘Fostering Scientific Temper and Energy Conservation’. Keeping in mind the same theme, DB Tech (Chitradurga) organised the Science Day at the centre. Fr. Julian (Centre In-charge, DB Tech, Chitradurga) and Fr. Vincent (Principal, Don Bosco PUC College) inaugurated the science fair. Speaking to the trainees, Fr. Vincent urged the trainees to cultivate scientific reasoning and not to be swayed by
International Women’s Day Celebration at DB Tech (Mauranipur, Uttar Pradesh)
salary of Rs. 4500/- per month.” Ms. Jyoti (Trainer, ITes & CE) shared her views about DB Tech by saying, “DB Tech is providing a very good opportunity to the youth to learn and become self dependent. The vocational training provides the neglected youth a good opportunity for brighter future.” At the end, Mr. Prateek Gupta (Electrical Trainer) on behalf of DB Tech staff thanked all the Guests and parents for attending the program.
National Science Day Celebration at DB Tech (Chitradurga, Karnataka)
blind beliefs. He appreciated the trainees for their active participation for celebrating the National Science Day. Fr. Julian spoke about the importance of science in our daily life and appreciated the trainees for showing interest in science. Trainees displayed their models and experiments connected with VIBGYOR and also on Rocket Launching, Wind Mills, Water Purification, Watershed Management, Bioscope, Telescope, etc.
Guest Lecture on Tuberculosis at DB Tech (Muzaffarpur, Bihar)
Rising Star Vignesh Kumar “Being a cycle mechanic, my father, Mr. Kanagarathinam repairs cycle in his roadside small cycle mart. Due to financial constraints, he could not afford my education after intermediate. My mother, Ms. Lakshmi is a homemaker. She always inspires me about my career and education. After the examination, I was sitting idle at home searching for a right course that leads to an employment. Then I started working with my father in his mart as an additional hand by sealing the punctured tubes. The days have passed quickly. Mentally I was prepared to inherit the profession for the rest of my life. I came to know about DB Tech through my mother. One of those days when she visited her native place in Singaranellar to attend a family function, she saw a poster of Bosco Academy for Skills and Employment (BASE) highlighting three months placement assisted training programme at one of the DB Tech centres located in Madurai. Convinced enough, my mother decided to enrol me in the vocational training program. We visited the centre together to collect gather details related to vocational training. The information provided by the trainers certainly helped me choose Retail and Sales course. I chose this domain for the reason that Retail sector is the fastest growing sector these days. At the training, I got the chance to learn a lot about Retail and Sales. I collected so much of knowledge about the trade. We were taught various traits related to the field and how important it is for the salesperson to satisfy and convince customers. Today, after completing my three months training, I am working as a Salesperson in Reliance Super Market at a monthly salary of Rs. 6500. My family is happy with the job I am doing. I am satisfied with my monthly salary with which I am supporting my family. I used to give my entire salary to my father for additional financial support. I will always be thankful to my trainers of DB Tech, who has made my future bright. At the end, I would like to mention that DB Tech gives chance to the poor and deprived youngsters, who do not have any other options in life. Thanks to DB Tech who is giving safe, secure and blissful life to the younger generation of our country.” Vignesh Kumar
A guest lecture on an epidemic disease Tuberculosis (TB) was organized for all the students at DB Tech (Muzaffarpur) on March 3, 2014. The lecture was arranged with the aim to enhance the trainees’ knowledge and create awareness about the cause, symptoms and prevention of this deadly disease. The resource person was Sr. Malar, CIC (Director, Mission Health Center, Darbhanga), who is a medical specialist. Regarding the disease, she said, “Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB most often affects the lungs, but contrary to popular belief, it can affect almost all other organs. She further told to the students that TB mostly affects people whose immunity is compromised such as infants, old people, pregnant women, women who have recently delivered, people living in unsanitary conditions, uncontrolled diabetes patients, cancer patients, HIV positive people. During this time, the patient may experience symptoms such as chest pain, coughing
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blood, recurrent and constant cough, night sweats, fever, fatigue and weakness, loss of appetite, and pain in breathing or coughing.” Talking about the prevention, the students were informed that an infected person should stay at home, mouth needs to be covered ensuring proper ventilation, maintain good immunity, eat a healthy diet that boost immune system, a medical checkup is must if cough continues for more than two weeks and avoiding close contact with people who are suffering from the TB. She said, “The treatment for TB takes a long time and involves following doctor ’s instructions very carefully. The entire course of drugs needs to be completed even if the patient feels better.” The lecture was finished with a question and answer session clarifying doubts raised by the trainees. The trainees were also shown some documentaries related to TB. They were glad to have such awareness session.