The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-03-17

The problem that arises in the
training of the soldier from the
standpoint of agriculture are no diff
ferent from those involving his edu-
cation from the standpoint of indus
try, commerce or science. The fac
tors involved in this educational pro-
cess are, the disabled man, the school
or place of training, the course of
training designed to rehabilitate the
man, and the specific occupation in
which it is proposed to have the man
carry on. These factors are para
mount in the training possibilities in
every line. Properly placing a man
in course of training involves an
analysis of his previous education,
experience, disability, present ambi-
ton, and the particular line ar activ-
ity in which the man proposes to car
ry on. In view of his disability, addi-
tional factors must be considered,
such as working hours, and wages
paid. isxiE
The discharged soldier, sailor or
marine who applies for vocational re-
Mobilization under the Vocational Re-
Mobilization Act is treated throughout
by. the Federal Board for Vocational
Education as a civilian needing ad-
vice and assistance. His choice of an
occupation is approved unless, after
careful investigation sound opinion
shows it to be in the end not aGvisa-
BILE. He is trained to meet the needs
of the occupation he has selected; he
is urged to make the most of his OPP
portunities to overcome his handicap
by taking the best available instruc-
ton; he is assisted in securing de-
sirable permanent employment when
his training is completed; and this is
followed up after he goes to work
until it is assured that his employ
ment is satisfactory
After the establishment of mans
service status in the military or naval
forces and his eligibility for training
he is assisted by a skilled advisor in
making his choice of occupation. The
advisor, from his knowledge of the
requirements and opportunities of the
various occupations gives valuable
counsel to the ex-service man as to
the occupation and the training best
suited. In order to utilize previous
knowledge and skill the disabled man
is advised, other things being equal,
to pursue training in the industry,
business or profession in which he
was engaged while in civil life.
AS general policy, handicapped
man is not directed toward an over
crowded or waning occupation in
which present or future competition
might make permanent employment
uncertain. In order to realize fully
upon the mans interest and ability,
he is given the fullest formation con-
corning those desirable occupations in
which, in the light of best medical
and vocational knowledge available,
he can, with his special handicap, sue
cessfully engage.
The disabled man may be trained
in agriculture, commerce, industry,
transportation or the professions.
The length and character of instruc-
ton depends upon the requirements
of the vocation the ability and inter-
est of the man and his previous train
ing and experience.
Training is given in variety of
ways. The Federal Board utilizes the
best technical, agricultural academic
and vocational schools and colleges in
the country. Placement training, or
training on the job, especially in
those occupations not yet regarded as
being within the school or college
field, is given in manufacturing es-
Establishments, industrial shops, offices
and on farms. In every case, howev-
er, the Federal Board requires the in
struction of the disabled men, to be
definitely planned for him as learn
er.. and its agents.
The length of training varies
greatly according to the ability, am
bition and handicaps of the man, and
to the skill and knowledge required
for present and future success in the
work itself. ..
On completion of training in the
school or college period of training
directly on the job is given, if neces-
sary to enable the man to adapt HIM