The program commenced at 11:00 am by Fr. Benjamin Behara (Center Head) invoking the presence of God with reciting a short prayer along with trainees and trainers. Mr. Satyendra Kumar Sahu (Center Coordinator), officially welcomed everyone especially the students to begin the new batch of trainees. 

The program was made colorful by the joint effort of students and staff. Students joyously decorated the event hall board enthusiastically performed dance, sang melodious songs, recited poems.  

Fr. Benjamin, welcomed the trainers to St. Vincent Technical Training Centre, encouraging them to make their stay and training at the center a memorable one. He spoke about Don Bosco and his love for the youth. He emphasized keeping the rules and cleanliness saying “keep the rules and the rules will keep you, as the saying goes cleanliness is next to godliness”. Mr. Wakish Alam (State Coordinator, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand) was the chief guest of the day. He wonderfully explained the process of the program right from mobilization, training to placement. Encouraging the trainees he said, “Grab the opportunity and make the best use of the wonderful chance you have.”  

The program was concluded at 2:00 pm by a vote of thanks followed by sumptuous lunch for all.