Day: May 3, 2024

Province Schools

Don Bosco Technical Institute Announces 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker

By Karen Krynen Rosemead, CA – Chris Hansen is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Radiant, a start-up with a long-term goal of making nuclear power portable and accessible anywhere. Currently in pre-application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for their portable microreactor, Kaleidos, Radiant is partnered with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Labs to test a fueled prototype version of Kaleidos in 2026.  Prior … Continue reading Don Bosco Technical Institute Announces 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker

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Province Schools

SJB Global’s Online Curriculum Creates Flexible Opportunities for Students

By Luis Hernandez, SJB Brave News (Bellflower, CA) – Last school year, St. John Bosco High School introduced a new online learning service called SJB Global, which allows students to take multiple online classes while still having the option to be on campus. This was only possible due to the school President, Dr. Brian Wickstrom, who has had the idea for many years, but it finally … Continue reading SJB Global’s Online Curriculum Creates Flexible Opportunities for Students

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ANS

Pope Francis Acknowledges the Valuable Educational Service Provided Through Industrial Technical Training

(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, May 3, 2024, Pope Francis warmly welcomed the members of the National Confederation for Upskilling in Technical Skills (CONFAP) to the Vatican, marking the commemoration of its 50th anniversary. Among the attendees were representatives from the Salesian community, including delegations from the National Salesian Centre for Upskilling in Technical Skills (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane – Formazione Aggiornamento Professionale – … Continue reading Pope Francis Acknowledges the Valuable Educational Service Provided Through Industrial Technical Training

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Salesian World News

Civil Association for Youth and Work: 30 years of Formation for Work

(ANS – Caracas) – For 30 years, the Asociación Civil Juventud y Trabajo (Civil Association for Youth and Work) has played a fundamental role in the formation and support of young Venezuelans. Founded by the Salesians of Don Bosco, this organization was a beacon of hope in a context of growing school dropout and violence in the country. The mission of the association is clear and is typically Salesian: to transform lives through vocational training, education and … Continue reading Civil Association for Youth and Work: 30 years of Formation for Work

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ANS, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre Celebrates 39th Anniversary

Tegucigalpa, Honduras – April 2024 – The San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre celebrates its 39th anniversary. Founded almost four decades ago by Fr Guerrino Giacomel, SDB, who, following Don Bosco’s ideals, dedicated his commitment and passion to helping Honduran youth, the center has left an indelible mark on the country’s technical training. Under the current leadership of Salesian Brother Oscar Pereira and his team … Continue reading San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre Celebrates 39th Anniversary

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