The VETnet Newsletter provides an update on their one-year Industry Mechanic training course at Don Bosco. The trainees have completed basic training in metal work, including theoretical subjects like math and practical workshops in areas like drilling and fitting. An unusual subject called "Social Studies" encouraged trainees to think about goals, strengths, weaknesses, entrepreneurship, and their role as employees. Feedback on this class was very positive. The newsletter then introduces the teacher for social skills, Madhuri Lele, who discusses the importance of self-esteem and self-efficacy for human development. Finally, the newsletter reports that trainees took interim exams this week, with an 11% overall improvement in theoretical exam results compared to the beginning