Mumbai: Don Bosco Avsar, Matunga East, in partnership with NGO Masoom, organised a Mega Job Fair on January 29, 2026, at the Don Bosco Matunga campus in Mumbai, aimed at expanding employment opportunities for marginalised youth and other job seekers.
The initiative brought together job seekers, industry representatives, non-governmental organisations, and community groups to create an inclusive employment platform focused on young people facing socio-economic barriers.
Masoom works closely with Mumbai’s night schools, supporting students who work during the day and pursue education at night. Don Bosco Avsar, operating under the Salesian Province of Mumbai, focuses on holistic youth development through career guidance, skill training, and job placement, with a special emphasis on marginalised youth.
Inauguration and vision
The job fair was inaugurated by Fr. Gregory D’Almeida, Director of Don Bosco Avsar, who highlighted the continuing relevance of St. John Bosco’s vision of empowering youth through education and meaningful employment. He noted that the event reflected the transition from education to employment with dignity and opportunity.
A short Hindi documentary on the life and work of St. John Bosco was screened during the inauguration. The film highlighted his contributions to uplifting vulnerable youth through technical training and job placement, a model that continues to guide the Salesian network globally.
Scale and participation
The Mega Job Fair provided an open platform where young job seekers could directly interact with recruiters, attend interviews, and explore employment opportunities across multiple sectors.
According to organisers:
55 companies participated, offering over 700 job vacancies
1,065 candidates attended the fair
50 per cent of participants were night school students from Mumbai
The remaining 50 per cent included college students, unemployed youth, and senior job seekers
Following preliminary interviews, 635 candidates were shortlisted for further hiring processes.
The event was supported by 106 NGOs and community organisations, strengthening outreach and mobilisation efforts. In total, 1,258 individuals, including organisers, volunteers, recruiters, and community partners, were involved in executing the initiative.
Operational support was provided by teams from Don Bosco Avsar, Masoom, volunteers from the Masoom Alumni network, and members of the Salesian community.
Focus on empowerment
Organisers said the job fair aimed to address structural barriers faced by first-generation learners and working youth, including limited access to career guidance and employment networks.
The initiative demonstrated the role of structured employment platforms, industry collaboration, and community partnerships in improving access to jobs for underserved groups. By facilitating direct engagement between employers and job seekers, the fair sought to create sustainable pathways to economic empowerment.
Don Bosco Avsar and Masoom stated that additional initiatives are planned to further expand employment opportunities for vulnerable youth across Mumbai.
