About Don Bosco Technical Centre – Negombo Program & Course Offerings Training Methodology Scholarships & Boarding Student and Employment Support Community & Spiritual Life Contact Information & Hours Why Choose Don Bosco?
Run by the Salesians of Don Bosco since 1962, this centre is located at 22 Don Bosco Mawatha, Kudapaduwa North, Negombo. It operates under the Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo and embodies the Salesian mission of educating youth—especially from underprivileged backgrounds—through holistic character formation and vocational training.
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The centre offers a wide range of full-time technical and vocational courses, including:
• Automotive Mechanics & Auto Electrical
• Electrical Wiring & Electronics
• Welding & Metalwork
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Information Technology (computer basics, ICT)
• Agricultural & Animal Husbandry Skills
• Printing & Graphic Technology
• Masonry, Carpentry, Baking & Cookery
• Fashion, Sewing, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
Students engage in practical, workshop-based training delivered by certified instructors. The Salesian preventive approach fosters technical learning alongside moral and leadership development. The centre also runs youth clubs, semi-public chapel services, and community outreach programs.
The centre provides scholarships and boarding facilities to support trainees from rural or low-income backgrounds—ensuring accessibility and promoting focus on learning and holistic growth.
Graduates benefit from a dedicated job placement service, linking them with local employers. Alumni frequently share testimonials about securing jobs quickly and setting up their own businesses.
Success stories encompass careers in automotive repair, ICT roles, and welding trades, often citing the center’s industry-aligned training and strong work ethic culture.
On-site youth centre, church services, catechism, sports, arts, and pastoral care are integral. The Salesian philosophy nurtures faith, discipline, and citizenship. Lay staff and Salesians (led by the Rector, Vice-Rector, Principal, and Administrator) manage both technical and spiritual programs.
• Address: 22 Don Bosco Mawatha, Kudapaduwa North, Negombo 10500🕒 Mon–Fri: 9 AM–5 PM (closed Sunday)
• Phone: +94 77 968 8789 • Email: [email protected]
• Over 60 years of vocational excellence for marginalized youth
• Wide selection of industry-relevant technical trades
• Accredited instructors plus practical, workshop emphasis
• Boarding, scholarships, and employment placement support
• A nurturing Salesian environment focused on personal and professional growth
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees |
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| Payment Types: | Cash, Credit Card |
| Mon |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
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| Tue |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Wed |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thu |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Fri |
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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