Mumbai YMCA, Rotary Club honour students

In an endeavour to empower the youth, the Bombay YMCA, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Bombay, recently hosted the certificate distribution ceremony for Vocational Training Centre for excellence at the YMCA International House, Mumbai Central. The event honoured students who successfully completed a range of skill-based courses designed to enhance employability and promote self-reliance. From MS-CIT Computer Training and Typing (Manual and Computer) to Tailoring (Basic and Advanced), Mehendi Art, Fashion Technology, Spoken English, and Personality Development, the Centre offers holistic vocational education for youth from diverse backgrounds. Rtn. Satyan Israni, President of the Rotary Club of Bombay, presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest and personally handed out certificates to the graduates. In his address, Rtn. Israni commended the Bombay YMCA for its decades-long commitment to community development and pledged continued support from the Rotary Club for future collaborative initiatives focused on youth upliftment.

Dr Philip Kassey, Chairman of the YMCA Outreach Department, delivered a warm welcome address, followed by Allen Kotian, General Secretary of the Bombay YMCA, who lauded the students’ perseverance and hard work. C. Selvin Kumar, Secretary of the Outreach Department, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all contributors and supporters. The event was further enriched by a series of cultural performances, including a fashion show, dance presentations, and vocal music renditions—each showcasing the diverse talents cultivated through the Centre’s training programmes.

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