Milagres College, Mangaluru, hosted the sixth edition of its flagship ‘Career Connect’ Mega Job Fair on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the college campus. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Walter D’Souza, Former Chairman of FIEO and a member of the college’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), who served as the Chief Guest.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Nazareth, Correspondent of Milagres Educational Institutions. Distinguished guests on the dais included Mrs. Vijayalaxmi K, President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA); Ms. Ariana D’Cunha, President of MICAA; Rev. Dr. Michael Santhumayor, Principal; Mrs. Chethana Kumari, IQAC Co-ordinator; and Mrs. Anju Elsa Thomas, Placement Officer and Event Co-ordinator.
In his keynote address, Mr. Walter D’Souza emphasized the evolving nature of employment in today’s dynamic job market. He urged job aspirants to continuously upgrade their skills to remain competitive and to seize opportunities that align with the demands of the industry.
In his presidential remarks, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Nazareth highlighted the role of educational institutions in facilitating career opportunities for their students. He lauded Milagres College for its continued commitment to student success and employment readiness.
Rev. Dr. Michael Santhumayor extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries, participants, and recruiters. He stressed the importance of career fairs as a bridge between academic learning and practical employment pathways.
The formal proceedings were compered by Ms. Lenisha Peris, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Anju Elsa Thomas.
The job fair featured 65 renowned companies from various sectors, including Amazon, Kia Motors, ICICI Bank, Sham Career Hub Pvt. Ltd., Rohan Corporation, Mohtisham, Jos Alukkas, and Joy Alukkas. Together, these companies offered nearly 3,000 job openings across multiple domains.
The event drew an impressive turnout of over 1,700 job seekers, including students and alumni of Milagres College, making the fair a resounding success