• November-23-2024

Job Fair at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Perambur, Chennai

On November 23, 2024, Don Bosco Vazhikaatti hosted a Job Fair in celebration of the 125th anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Perambur, Chennai. Organized in partnership with Don Bosco Job Placement Network, Equitas Bank, Smart Tech Mahindra, Quest Alliance, and Carisma Solutions, the event brought together 27 recruitment partners offering over 2,000 job openings. The fair received an enthusiastic response, with 379 candidates pre-registering and 303 walk-ins. A total of 378 job opportunities were made available, resulting in numerous selections and shortlists for employment. The event was graced by prominent Chief Guests, including: - Fr. Stanislaus Swamikannu, SDB – Rector & Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine - Fr. Dominic Matthews, SDB – Principal, Don Bosco Primary School, Perambur, Chennai - Fr. Vincent, SDB – Administrator, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine - Fr. Jerome Cyril, SDB – Assistant Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine - Fr. John Christy, SDB – Youth Ministry Delegate, Province of Chennai - Fr. Joe Anand, SDB – Director, Vazhikaatti, Chennai - Fr. Gabriel, SDB – National Director, Don Bosco Job Placement Network - Mr. Gunashekar – CSR Team, Equitas Small Finance Bank - Mr. Christy – Advocate and NGO Consultant, Salem This initiative not only addressed the communitys employment needs but also strengthened collaborations with industry leaders, creating sustainable pathways for career development and growth.