UPDATE by Devi Prasad Mahapatra

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Monthly News Bulletin of DB Tech Society

Every smile counts

Message from Executive Director Dear Friends, Greetings! We are introducing ‘UPDATE’, the monthly news bulletin of and placement assistance that DB Tech Society. This news bulletin informs about the can inspire many more to do latest developments from skill training centres across likewise. India. In the past three years, we have witnessed growth So, let us share our stories, and assisted many youngsters in shaping their lives. successes, achievements and Thousands have benefitted through our intervention but inspire others, who are waiting there are millions who need assistance. for a better tomorrow. In this issue of UPDATE, we are highlighting an inspiring Our appreciation and thanks to story of Ms. Bomei, who hails from a remote village of DB Tech Communications Team, Nagaland, now happily employed in Cotton Blossom Pvt. Mr. Devi Prasad Mahapatra, Ms. Ltd. (Tirupur). She is so happy with her job and wants Hiteshi Pal and Mr. John Daniel others to experience the joy of being employed. The good for the efforts to bring out the first issue of UPDATE. things happening across India seldom gets highlighted. Many lost and hopeless cases are transformed into great My wishes and prayers for this new venture, may it ignite the heroes. We can become inspiration for others in similar lives of everyone. situations. Moving around the training centres and getting to know the way many have carried out the programme needs acknowledgement. Through this piece of publication, we acknowledge the innovative ways of mobilization, training Fr. A. M. Joseph

Around 3360 students from Meghalaya, Nagaland, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand completed their BASE training during this winter time. During the winter, placement in these states is quite difficult due to varied reasons. In Jammu & Kashmir, the roads were blocked due to heavy snow fall whereas in North East region, especially Meghalaya and Nagaland, the candidates refused to migrate out of their state because of Christmas and New Year. At the same time, the cold was also very severe in North Central region of India. In spite of all odds, a staggering 2226 candidates were placed in some 42 companies across India. Some of the major brands who absorbed candidates from DB Tech are Café coffee Day, Pizza Hut, KFC, Taj Vivanta, Sinnar Jinna, Ageis BPO, Vishal Mega Mart, Barbeque Nation, etc. For North Central extension project of MoRD, DB Tech achieved a placement percentage of 82% by placing 1611 students out of 1961 trained candidates.

By the end January 2013, few alumni shared their good news with DB Tech on the toll free number that they got a promotion or a salary hike. Recently Mr. Madhav (Alumnus, North East Region, DB Te c h ) , v i s i t e d t h e N a t i o n a l O ff i c e t o distribute sweets. He is Mr. Madhav (Alumnus, DB Tech) being working with Aditya Birla Retail Ltd. in More Store located at Dwarka, New Delhi. Now he has promoted to the position of cashier with a good salary hike. Such stories really make our day because DB Tech has brought smiles in the life of the needy people.

Rev. Fr. Maria visits DB Tech (National Office)

Don Bosco Feast Celebration at Adventure Island February 2; New Delhi | On the occasion of Don Bosco Feast Celebration, the Learning and Development department of DB Tech organised a day out program at Adventure Island in Delhi. All the staff stationed at DB Tech National Office celebrated Don Bosco Feast with great joy and enthusiasm by spending the entire day at an amusement park. This world class amusement park and a water park contain about 26 rides along with other major attractions. The celebration started with the complete staff walking towards the swing ride, it was the first ride the staff enjoyed together. There is a ride to be called as the cyclone; it was one of the most adventurous rides staff enjoyed. The staff enjoyed thoroughly at this fun filled fantastic place. “As an employee, I feel such team outings are important for a variety of reasons. Gathering outside of the office, especially in a fun, casual setting, can help workers feel more comfortable and relaxed,” says Ms. Hiteshi Pal (Communications Personnel, DB Tech).

Forthcoming Events

Towards a paradigm shift in skill development Scale up - Quality - Collaboration Date: March 21 - 23, 2013 Place: Don Bosco Technical Institute Okhla, New Delhi

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Orientation Program for the Facilitators of ABF Project

February 11; New Delhi | Rev. Fr. Maria Arokiam Kanaga SDB (Regional Councillor, South Asia) visited DB Tech (National Office) located in Delhi to interact with the employees of DB Tech. Fr. A. M. Joseph (Executive Director, DB Tech) whole heartedly welcomed the Regional Councillor on behalf of the entire staff of DB Tech. Fr. Maria asked the senior management team members to brief about their departmental roles and their contribution to achieve the shared vision of DB Tech. After the departmental briefing, Fr. Maria shared, “I have faith in my team members, Fr. Joseph (Executive Director, DB Tech) and Fr. George (Asst. Director, DB Tech) who are heading this entity. Since its inception, DB Tech really made exemplary work in skill development sector by giving a streamlined system, which is appreciated in various platforms. Now we need to replicate the same in other underdeveloped countries.” At last, Fr. Joseph thanked Fr. Maria for his support and faith on the team, which is now producing with good results by empowering the needy youngsters by giving them a break to prove themselves.

Life Skills Training at Don Bosco VTI, Dumka

February 7; Ranchi | In collaboration with the Axis Bank Foundation (ABF), DB Tech aims to train 50,000 youth in 5 years. Under this project, an orientation program was organized for the trainers of various Don Bosco Tech centres in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh on February 4-7, 2013. All together 18 trainers from varied domains attended the training program. The four days induction program looked at orienting the trainers on Don Bosco, its vision, mission, philosophy, the ABF project, the BASE process and to give a clear understanding of the various activities, roles and responsibilities. DB Tech follows, a well structured program model known as ‘BASE process model’ for implementing all the short term courses. The Pre-Implementation, Implementation and the Post-Implementation stages of BASE model were discussed in detail. The trainers got an insight on how to do mobilization, training and placement of the rural youth.

January 16; Dumka | The PRT of Kolkata organised a training program for the new students of Don Bosco VTI (Dumka) on January 15-16, 2013. Students from Office Management, Diploma in Computer Application, Electrical and Tailoring attended the program. They belong to different places such as Godda, Pakur, Fariahat, Gridi etc and also from farming background. 40 students attended the training program with few students from the existing batch who appeared examination in the month of December 2012. The topics of discussions were students' expectation, goal setting, self-understanding, time management and enhancing knowledge in an easiest way. One of the participants shared that such sessions are really helpful for the students to have a better future and a better life.

States Outreach

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January 27; Bangalore | BOSCH–NSDC Employable Skills Development pilot programme was launched at DB Tech Ashalaya. Mr. Dilip Chenoy (CEO, NSDC), Mr. S. Bhattacharya (Joint Managing Director, BOSCH Ltd.), Fr. A. M. Jose (Executive Director, DB Tech) are some of the dignitaries who were present at the launching programme. Mr. Chenoy came up with the commitment of NSDC to go at any extent to skill-up the youth workforce in the country. He urged the youth to grab this golden opportunity of getting trained

with the curriculum of BOSCH. Mr. S. Bhattacharya highlighted the need to believe in oneself and asked the students to work hard for achieving their dreams. Fr. A. M. Jose briefed the gathering about the DB Tech's Vision and Mission. He explained the audience the revolution that DB Tech has brought in the lives of marginalized youth. Mr. O. P. Goel from BOSCH Ltd clarified the course structure and employability. Dr. (Mrs.) Chandana Bhattacharya distributed Learner's Kits by wishing 'all the very best' to the trainers and trainees. Now the situation is that a seed has been planted and it is time to nurture it and allows it to grow.

I feel bigheaded to be a part of DB Tech. All my learning objectives have been fulfilled here. DB Tech has offered me a good exposure and wide scope; I even got an opportunity to do survey of the DB Tech centres located in J&K. I really appreciate the cooperation of the DB Tech staff. They have been really motivating. As per my experience, I don't need to go anywhere to find out what DB Tech exactly do, as after being part of it I am absolutely clear on what they have been doing and what they are doing.

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Overcoming a cycle of misery Miss Bomei is a 21 year old girl, who lives in Chingkhao village (Mon District, Nagaland). She is the youngest among her six siblings. When she was studying in class VI, she lost her father, who had health problem since long time. Since there was no one to look after the family, she left her studies to support the family. While she was in Dimapur, she received another bad news that her mother has passed away. The situation turned out to be even worse when after few days they got to know that their house has got burned down. All of their property has turned into ashes. Now there was no house and no parents. One day when she was in hospital to visit a sick relative, she heard about a free training program being offered by DB Tech centre located at Dimapur. On enquiring, she got to know about BASE program being launched by DB Tech in partnership with MoRD for poor and needy youth. Soon she decided to join the training in the ISMO domain. Initially, she

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Ajoy Kerketta, an intern from Don Bosco Art & Science College (Angadikkava, Kerala) talks about his experience at DB Tech:

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BOSCH – NSDC Pilot Programme Launched

An Intern Testimony

found the training very difficult because of English communication and eight hours of continuous training. But gradually she got adapted to the changes. After three months of training, she got completely transformed. She is now an independent and confident woman who can take the decision of her life on her own. She got the placement in Cotton Miss Bomei, DB Tech, Dimapur Blossom Pvt. Ltd., Tirupur at a monthly salary of Rs. 4500/. For what she is today, she thanks DB Tech for showing her the right way and enabling her to support the family.

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11 Higher Technical Education Centres 30

Industrial Training Institutes

Non-Formal Training Centres

137

Short Term Training Centres

Social Impact Formal and Non-Formal Training

Short Term Skill Training

Students Trained

54055

Students Under Training

3240

Students Placed

41139

Students in Higher Tech. Education Centres

Students in Industrial Training Institutes Students in Non-Formal

3850 5782 8326

Training Centres *As on January 31, 2013 *Students enrollment in 2012-13