C.M. Paul
Shillong, June 27, 2025: A transformative skill development program by Don Bosco Tech Society and Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) has empowered 135 youth with hospitality careers, offering a hopeful blueprint for employment-led growth in India’s Northeast. The initiative boasts an impressive 84.4% job placement rate within just three months of completion.
Through dedicated centres in Shillong and Mawkasiang, youth underwent intensive training in food and beverage services and housekeeping. Outcomes speak volumes: 114 graduates are now employed in hotels and resorts across the country—testifying to a model that blends practical rigor with social inclusion.
One of the trainees says: “Before this program, I never imagined I could work in a hotel. Today, I serve guests in a four-star resort—and I do it with pride.”
Another alumnus says: “The training didn’t just teach us how to clean rooms or serve tables—it gave us confidence, dignity, and direction.”
“My first salary helped pay for my brother’s school books. That moment made my every early morning trek to training session worth it,” says a program alumna.
Experts from the hospitality industry guided curriculum design, resulting in immersive, real-world apprenticeships that empowered trainees with job-ready expertise—from eco-conscious housekeeping to impeccable guest service protocols.
“At Don Bosco, we believe in forming the whole person. These young people are not just workers—they are professionals ready to serve with heart and purpose,”says director of the DBTS program Fr James Thyrniang.
He adds, “This outcome reaffirms our belief that skill, when blended with values, creates ripples of transformation across communities.”
Complementing the efforts of Don Bosco Tech Society MSSDS Official says, “We’re proud to partner with organizations that move beyond training and deliver true livelihood. This is employment with dignity.”
Appreciating the sincere efforts of the trainees the official adds: “Meghalaya’s youth have tremendous potential. Our job is to ensure they have the tools—and the belief—to thrive.”
Speaking of the cooperation of the trainees, the trainers and mentors comments, “They arrived as hopeful learners. Today, they walk out as hospitality professionals who can hold their own anywhere in India.”
He added, “Our mission was not just to teach skills, but to awaken pride and perseverance. That’s what success looks like.”
This success story not only champions skill development but also affirms the role of faith-driven institutions in addressing youth unemployment. A small fraction of participants remain unplaced, having chosen alternate opportunities or opted out due to personal reasons.
As Meghalaya turns heads nationwide with this model of transformation, Don Bosco Tech’s mission continues to echo the Gospel in action: empowering the young, especially the marginalized, with dignity and purpose.