Others had little work experience that could lead to a career. Rural jobs with training opportunities for advancement were scarce. Many workers faced obstacles in obtaining steady work.
Similar problems exist today for low skilled employees.
Our Response Extension Educators continue to hire program assistants with limited work experience from indigenous low income communities. After an extensive training period the program assistants go into their communities and teach basic living skills to low income families with children. These skills are reinforced throughout their stay in the program. I had to set my own schedule. I just walked right into the job.