India - Don Bosco Teachers in Tripura Trained on Career Guidance
Tripura, India – September 2025 - A two-day Teachers’ Training on Career Guidance for Don Bosco Schools of Tripura was held on August 29–30, at St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat. The programme, coordinated by Fr. Babu Stephen, Principal of St. Xavier’s Hr. Sec. School brought together 80 teachers from eight Don Bosco Schools across the state. The training featured eminent resource persons, including Fr. Gabriel Karunaraj SDB, National Director of the Don Bosco Job Placement Network in India; Fr. Joseph D’Souza Kamalesh SDB, Professor of English at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur; and Mr. Sebi Chacko, Regional Coordinator of AIDA–Don Bosco Job Placement Network, Dimapur. Over the two days, the sessions focused on the concept and significance of career guidance, higher education pathways, employment opportunities, university systems, and challenges in the present job market. Teachers engaged in interactive discussions, case studies, and group activities, supported by systematic handouts and multimedia presentations. Participants highlighted the resource persons’ ability to combine theory with real-life experiences, making the training practical and relevant to the Tripura context.
