Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Veerendra Heggade has been taking up several social welfare and community development programmes through the Rural Development and Self Employment Training initiatives for decades, educationist and JSS secretary Ajit Prasad said in Dharwad.
“Inspired by this, the JSS has been actively working to address challenges of unemployment and support economically weaker sections. Society can become sustainable only when educational institutions take social responsibility. Educational institutions should take up initiatives that are aimed at community development and student welfare,” he said.
“So far, over 300 job fairs and campus interviews have been organised. They have provided job opportunities for students across North Karnataka,” he said. He urged schools and colleges to provide career guidance to students, apart from routine teaching and learning.
He was speaking after inaugurating a a job fair for ITI graduates there on Sunday.
JSS and Bosch India Foundation jointly organised the job fair at the JSS Utsav Auditorium. The job fair witnessed participation from 25 companies offering more than 5,000 vacancies. Out of the 258 students who attended, 86 advanced to the final round and 34 received on-the-spot appointment letters, said a release.
Assistant Joint Director of Employment and Training Department Ravindra Dyaberi urged students to go beyond conventional courses and choose skill-oriented programmes with better career prospects.
“You must keep learning all your life, even after securing jobs, to stay updated with technology,” he said.
Assistant Programme Manager of Bosch India Foundation Sudhir Piddi said the company has been collaborating with JSS ITI for over a decade to train unemployed youth.
“Our founder Robert Bosch dedicated a part of the company’s earnings for society’s welfare. We are privileged to partner with Dr. Veerendra Heggade’s institutions that are committed to education and social progress,” he said.
Placement Officer M. Khaleem advised students to pursue careers in fields they are passionate about.
“Win the trust of your organisation through discipline and work ethics and better pay will follow,” he said.
JSS ITI Principal Mahaveer Upadhye stated that at least five job fairs are being organised annually and the current one is focused on ITI students.
“In line with Dr. Heggade’s vision, we are introducing new courses at our ITIs in Dharwad to help rural talent secure employment,” he added.
Published – August 25, 2025 07:06 pm IST
