St. Joseph's School of Industrial Trades

Short History

St. Joseph's School of Industrial Trade was established in 1954 on 19th March. The School was founded by Brother Andrew Stephen, C.S.C and ever since run by the Holy Cross Brothers. The institution is situated at 32 Shah Shahib Lane, Narinda in the old town. Brother Jude Costello then the superior of the Brothers bought this piece of land from a rich Hindu gentleman. Brother Andrew Stephas, C.S.C was an American Brother and came to Bangladesh in 1926. He felt the need for a vocational institution especially considering the present context of those days. On 19th March in 1954 St. Joseph School of Industrial Trade was established. The school started its academic year from 8th June with only five students in a temporary workshop. From the very beginning the school bears all its expenses from the works done in the school's workshop. The school underwent modified construction in 1959 and in 1960 Brother Andrew brought modern machinery from the United States. The present building was designed by Brother Donald Smith, C.S.C in 1968 who was then the principal. The rules and regulations of this school were formulated by a German teacher called George Otte. During the liberation war the school was temporarily shut down. A lot of people took shelter in the School. After the Liberation war the school reopened in 1972. Over the course of time the institution flourished like a tree and grown into a deep-rooted institution. At present there are 145 students studying in the school.

PROSPECTUS

St. Joseph's School of Industrial Trade was established in 1954 by Brother Andrew Stephen. C.S.C and ever since run by the Holy Cross Brothers. The institution provides quality education for the students in vocational areas. This prestigious institution has been producing competent technicians for more than 70 years.

Mission

The institution primarily aims to empower the poor and needy young students who are unable to continue their formal education due to their financial condition and dropped out from different school. There are number of courses offered by the institution like Electronic works, Carpentry, Sheet Metal and welding, industrial machine section etc. The curriculum includes 75% practical and 25% theory. The school not only focuses on vocational education but also build up students' moral behavior so that they become competent and good citizen of the country.

Eligibility

There are many students who cannot continue their studies for their financial instability. St. Joseph’s School of Industrial Trade offers different courses for them. The students need to pass at least class eight to get themselves admitted in this institution. There could be special consideration for academic qualification in special cases. The students have to be determined to work hard. Special priority for those who are poor and cannot make any effort to their study and dropped out from schools.

Admission

System The academic year starts in January. In the first week of January an admission test is taken which includes written and viva examination. Interested students collect admission form. Fill it up and submit it. The viva exam is taken first and those who are selected in the viva exam, only they can appear in the written exam. Admission fees for the students are 2,500.00 taka only. There is a hostel for the Christian students. All should stay in the hostel and they need to pay 800.00 taka for their food and residence. Afternoon meal is given for all the students (Muslims, Hindus). Those who do not stay in the hostel they pay 300.00 taka per month for the midday meal. Students' monthly school fees are 100.00 taka for the first years, 110.00 taka for the second years and 120.00 taka for the third years. Students are not allowed to bring this money from home.

Course overview

According to the result of their admission test, students can choose any course. School is open 6 days in a week. The classes are divided into three segments. From 8:00am to 12:00pm practical class. 1:30 to 3:45pm theory and 4:00pm to 5:00pm work in the workshop. Thus they have better opportunities to gain practical knowledge and become more competent in their working skill. Students are paid for working overtime. This is a Bengali Medium school and the courses are consists of three years. Every year there are three terminal examinations. In completion, they are given certificates. Every year many companies visit the school and recruit final year students directly from the school. If any student wants to stay in the school after completing his course they can stay and work as an apprentice.

Courses Offered

Machine Shop: Bench work, Lathe, Milling, Gear cutting, Surface Grinding. Universal tool grinding, repairing gearbox, making machine parts etc. Carpentry: Furniture, Hand tools, Wood lathe, Wood planner, Table saw, Wood burnish, Sofa set, wardrobe etc. Sheet metal and welding: Steel Furniture (Door & Door frame, window, high bench & low bench, chair, table, Almirah, file cabinet, locker, grill, gate, etc.) , Bench work, Sheet metal, Arc welding 1G-6G, Gas welding, MIG welding, Blacksmith work, heat treatment etc. Electric Shop: House wiring, Transformer, AC & DC motor, Generator, Refrigerator, Air conditioner repair, Washing machine. Oven and all types of electronic works.

Outcome of the courses:

Every year average 50 students graduate from St. Joseph’s School of Industrial Trades and after completing this three years course on particular trade 95% students are getting job within three months in different company or in workshop and helping their family financially. This is our aim that the family may get support from this students after completing this course.

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