Forum of Christians united Services (FOCUS) in association with Mangalore Dioceses South Warado conducted a workshop on career guidance and opportunities in Government Services on 7.4.2019 at St. Sebastian Church Hall Permannur for Tenth and PUC students.

The Member of Karnataka Public Service Commission Government of Karnataka Dr. Ronald Anil Fernandes was the Chief Guest. In the inaugural address Dr. Ronald Fernandez emphasized the need for going for Higher Education, in this regard the parents should not force the children to choose the career for the children instead they should see what actually children are interested in it. Further each student not only excels in the studies but also in extracurricular activities, they should daily read newspapers and should inculcate public speaking so that they can choose either KPSC or UPSC posts.

The Parish Priest Rev. Fr. J. B. Saldahna Chaired the function and said children should study well and they are our future Nation builders, they should serve the Nation for the betterment of our country. In the present scenario there is need for self-less public servants so that deprived section of the society is benefitted.

Resource Persons Dr. Norbert Lobo and Prof. Steevan Quadras Convener Sushil Noronha, Church Parish Council Vice President Melwyn Dsouza, Secretary Ronald Fernandes were on dais. FOCUS President Peus D’Souza, welcomed the gathering, Secretary Denita D’Souza proposed Vote of thanks, John D’Souza compered the programme.

More than hundred students of about 10 Parishes participated in the workshop. FOCUS Ex. Presidents Pradeep D’Souza and Maurice Dsouza also Executive committee members Basil Rodrigues, Cyril D’Souza, Franky Cutinha, Santosh D’Souza, Roshan Ferrao , Melwyn D’souza Alwyn Kotian and Smt. Mary were present on the occasion.