The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-21
Is The War Over?

- Not for the disabled eX-Service man until he is again made a pro- ducer by giving him vocational training at government expense for the position he best fits.
 When is a disabled ex-seryice man entitled to vocational training at government expense?
 When his disability, which must be traceable to service is rated a vocational handicap and the mans mental and physical condition is such as to make training feasible.
 What is meant by vocational handicap?
 A vocational handicap is a dis ability which affects the mans earning power or employability in the vocation he pursued before he entered service
 If q man has a vocational hand1- cap. traceable to service, how long must he wait before he can begin his training?
 He can begin his training after his disability, traceable to service, is rated a vocational handicap, provided training is feasible.
 What is meant by the expression training is feasibie?"
 Training is said to be feasible when the mans mental and physical condition is such as to enable nm to profit by his training to such an extent as to overcome his handicap and become again a producer.
 How much does a man receive while he is pursuing vocational training?
 month. In most training centers, however, the minimum allowance is S1OO per month if a man is single, S135.OO per month for man and wife. and additional allowances for additional dependents up to a. max mum of S170 per month. All 1n-
 a fees are met by the government and tools provided when necessary
 What kinds of training do the men receive?
 Whatever training is needed to overcome their handicap and en- ployment as efficient workers earn ing every dollar paid them
 Where does a man receive tfa1n- ing?
 Wherever he can get the best test training and profit most. In his home town, if possible. "On the job" under careful supervision. In existing institutions or part time Tn an institution and part time on the job. suited to the man determined?
 By a thorough interview, care full medical examination, the mans vocational experience, ms deslfe' and the opportunities in the voca- ton for which the training recom- mended will fit him.
 Who is responsible for the man while he is in training?
 A specially trained man who has qualified under Civil Service, known as a Training or Placement Officer.
 What are his chief duties?
 He advises the man, superV1ses his training and follows him up, until he makes good on the job for which he has been trained.
 Who directs the training or placement officer?
 A local supervisor.
 To whom is the Federal Board for Vocational Education responsi- ble?
 To Congress. The Federal Board for Vocational Education was created by Act of Congress on with the responsibility of promot- ing vocational education, of re- habi1itating discharged disabled ex- service men whose disabilities con- stitute vocational handicaps trace able to service, and il cooperation with the several state of rehabilitat- ing persons disabled in industry or in any legitimate occupation or otherwise. To discharge these re- responsibilities the Federal Board has three divisions, one known as the Vocational Educational Divis- ion, a, second as the Vocational Re- mobilization Division and a third as the Industrial Rehabilitation Divis- ion. Each division is headed by an assistant director. The entire ac- tivites of the board are under the immediate direction and super vision of a director appointed by the board. The board itself con- F sists of seven members; the Secre- tary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of La Dor and the United States Commis- sioner of Education who are ex- officio members of the board. In addition there are three members appointed by the President, one representing agriculture, one com merce and manufacture, and the third representing labor. These seven members constitute the Fed eral Board for Vocational Educa- tion.
 For further information apply: Federal Board of Vocational Edu- cation, Rehabilitation Division, 23 West 43d street, New York, N. 1., of Local Office No. 10, 409 Liberty Building Conn.