By Fr Augustine Pereira for BISMumbai

On 30 June 2022, Rasquinha-Don Bosco Technical Training Centre, Chakan bid farewell to eleven students upon their completion of their training at the Centre. These students were enrolled for the Two and Four Wheeler Mechanic Trade. It was a day of much excitement and gratitude.

The principal of the institute, Fr Xavier Bandya, along with the instructor, Mr Sunil Patel, addressed the students and gave their farewell speech. Fr Bandya thanked Mr Patel, and appreciated his dedicated service to the institute. He also congratulated the students for their effort to learn the trade and wished them the very best as they venture into different industries. Later, Mr Patel distributed the progress cards and certificates to the students.

Most of the students have been placed in different companies. Of the 11 students, three have been selected by Wheels India Auto Company at Ranjangaon, Pune; five students from Palghar would be appearing for their interview at Ghatkopar, Mumbai, in the second week of July; one student has been selected by Mahindra and Mahindra, Pune; while two students have decided to work in their own locality.

The students expressed their gratitude for all the things they have received and cherished all the facilities they enjoyed at the Don Bosco Training Centre.