The Juan Bosco Obrero Center encourages and develops an informal process of technical training (non-classroom) and of social development in the area called Ciudad Bolívar and other nearby depressed areas such as Altos de Cazucá so that their populations, preferably the poorest and most abandoned youth who find themselves at high risk, may find there an integrated personal development to prepare for productive work, as well as active promotion of their human condition and a positive role in the growth of the communities of which they are a part. For that reason, the integrated personal development pursued in the Center includes preventive measures against drug addiction, violence, and the exploitation of minors, and it favors all activities related to the conquest of peace, defense of the dignity of young people, and the practical promotion of human rights.

Areas and services of the Juan Bosco Obrero Center

• Leadership and Administration

• Vocational Preparation Workshops: 30 shops constructed and equipped through donations from organizations in various countries such as Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.

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• School of Cooking and Dining: Donation from the Japanese government

• Health, Medical and Dentistry Center: Cooperative agreement with the Sanitas Foundation

• Sports Area: Five multiple fields maintained by OLCSA.

• Day Care Center: Under construction through a donation from the Belgian government.

• Youth Activities: In a 300 meter tent.

• Multiple Room Construction: Funded through the support of the Swiss organizations “Vereinigung Don Bosco Werk” – Schimite Hille and the Swiss government.

Training Specialties. (Work Skills).

• Auto mechanics

• Industrial mechanics

• Tailoring and garment manufacturing

• Systems (8 shops): Agreement with Microsoft.

• Computer repair

• Electrical technology

• Electronics

• Drawing

• Industrial design

• Electrical mechanics

• Motorcycle repair

• Carpentry and cabinetmaking

• Commercial Art

• Graphic arts (pending)

• Culinary Arts

Human Development (for all students).

• Citizenship education

• Human rights

• Sports and recreational activities

• Interpersonal relations for youth

• Community spirit

• Psycho-social accompaniment

• Cultural development

• Salesian youth movement

Learning about the creation and management of small businesses

• Foundations of economics

• Youth activities

• English language