DB Tech Europe APS ETS (Don Bosco Tech Europe) is a non-profit association established in 2023 to coordinate and support Salesian vocational education and training (VET) centres across Europe and the Mediterranean region. Headquartered in Rome, the association brings together over 211 VET centres, serving more than 86,000 learners and supported by over 7,000 staff members.
Its mission is to foster transnational collaboration among Salesian technical and vocational schools, promote innovation in training methodologies, and enhance cooperation with the world of work to improve employability and social inclusion of young people. DB Tech Europe operates as a strategic platform that strengthens the capacity of member centres through joint European projects, staff development, digital transition, and the alignment of curricula with labour market needs and EU priorities.
The association also plays an active role in European and international VET networks, participating in policy dialogue and representing the Salesian VET tradition in various stakeholder platforms. As a member of EVBB (European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training), it contributes to shaping the future of vocational education in Europe by promoting excellence, inclusiveness, and human-centred training pathways.
DB Tech Europe is inspired by the educational vision of Don Bosco, aiming to empower young people—especially those in vulnerable conditions—through quality technical education, personal growth, and ethical responsibility.