Kawant, April 7, 2026 – A palpable sense of optimism and triumph swept through the DISHA Don Bosco campus in Kawant, as the centre marked the graduation of its 8th BRIDGE cohort and ushered in the 9th. This flagship scheme champions employability for rural youth, equipping them for rewarding careers.

The occasion transcended mere formality, embodying the profound evolution of participants poised to step into the workforce with sharpened skills and bolstered self-belief.

The BRIDGE initiative—BOSCH’s Response to India’s Development and Growth through Employability Enhancement—delivers a rigorous two-month skills programme, spearheaded by BOSCH India alongside the Rotary Club of Jawaharnagar, Vadodara, Muni Seva Ashram in Goraj, and DISHA Don Bosco, Kawant. Tailored for rural and tribal youngsters, it fuses technical expertise with character development to foster lasting job prospects.

Core modules cover Spoken English, Computer Proficiency, and Employability Essentials, alongside targeted workshops on professional conduct, interaction, collaboration, and resilience under pressure. This rounded methodology ensures learners acquire not just vocational know-how, but also the interpersonal strengths and poise essential for navigating demanding settings.

Proceedings opened with a prayer, seeking blessings for the outgoing graduates and incoming group. The resonant reading of India’s Constitution Preamble reaffirmed commitments to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity—the bedrock of equitable progress. The traditional lamp-lighting rite heralded illumination, advancement, and horizons of promise.

Fr Mayank Parmar SDB, Director and Rector of DISHA Don Bosco, extended a warm welcome to esteemed guests and attendees. His speech highlighted the institution’s steadfast dedication to empowering youth via skills training, career counselling, and ethics-driven learning. He stressed the vital role of alliances among corporations, charities, and academia in forging viable job routes, especially for tribal and countryside communities.

Dignitaries included Rotarian Anitaben Jadhyal, former President of the Rotary Club of Jawaharnagar, Vadodara, joined by Rotarian Manoj Adalja and Project Coordinator Rotarian Kirit Dholakia. Their addresses urged students to embrace discipline, flexibility, and tenacity in their careers, while praising Don Bosco’s unwavering role in cultivating potential and reshaping destinies through methodical training.

A heartfelt highlight came from graduating students’ testimonials, recounting how DISHA Don Bosco’s nurturing environment instilled a sense of worth and assurance. They voiced deep appreciation for the trainers’ and leaders’ support, crediting the programme with honing their talents and reframing their aspirations.

With one group venturing forth into new prospects and another embarking on its path, DISHA Don Bosco steadfastly erects bridges of aspiration—linking ambitions to honourable livelihoods and moulding conscientious citizens for the future.