The Guest of Honour, Fr. V. M. Thomas, Founder-Director and Adviser of Don Bosco Institute, motivated participants by highlighting the expanding employment prospects within India and abroad. He urged young job seekers to equip themselves with the necessary skills to take advantage of emerging opportunities. More than 300 job seekers, staff members of Don Bosco Institute, representatives of the Don Bosco Job Placement Network India, priests, and religious sisters attended the inaugural programme. Over 17 leading recruiters from various sectors across India participated in Job Fair 2026. Six companies participated online, while eleven conducted recruitment drives onsite. Together, these companies offered more than 500 job vacancies across multiple industries. A total of 420 candidates registered for interviews, and an additional 157 candidates appeared for walk-in interviews. The recruiters offered employment to 66 candidates and shortlisted 91 for subsequent rounds of selection. Fresh graduates and experienced job seekers attended the fair in large numbers, underscoring the growing demand for employment support initiatives. Organisers described the event as a significant step towards bridging the gap between employers and job seekers, and promoting sustainable livelihoods for young people.
