The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Program Outlined For
Training N. E, Youths
Consolidation Of All Agencies to Avoid Duplication Of
Effort Among IL Recommendations Made

applicants for training, and that
every reasonable effort shall be
made by the selecting agency to
route the applicant into the train
ing course for which the tests and
other considerations show he is best
suited. If an individual is rejected
from one particular trade, it is de-
sirable to direct him toward the
field for which his aptitudes fit
him.
5. That provision be made for
the applicant to develop the stamina
physical training that will help
necessary for the work for which he
is to be trained.
6. That in the interest Of ma
tional unity, conservation of time
and energy, and the avoidance Of
all avoidable ste,-efective CO.
ordination among all agencies in
volved is recommended with the
view to ALLEGATION Of function at
the proper level,-e. g.s-Federal,
regional, state and local.
z. That as policy In all mat
tiers pertaining to training for ma
tional defense, due care and eau
ton be exercised with regard to
publicity.
Long Time Value
8. That the training for defense
purposes be projected so that it will
have long time value to the trainee,
either as a step toward higher edu-
cation or as an aid to him in earn
ing his living after this emergency
has passed.
9. That sound constructive in
formation be disseminated among
American youth as to the impor-
lance, dignity and rewards Of indus
trial work,-pfeparation for which
involves vocational training.
10. That the Commissioners OF
Education and others concerned in
the National Defense Training Pro-
gram look to manufacturers, to Or
ganized labor, and other interests
related to the problem for advice
and counsel when called upon to
deal with any controversial matter
II. That an adequate plan be de-
veloped between placement agen-
cies for making available where
shortages of workers occur, any
surplus of trained workers, wherever
located.
IL. That young women also be
considered in connection with the
defense program, and that attention
be given to their use in occupations
that will free men for activities for
which they are especially suited.
Avoid Duplication
10. That the National Defense
Training Program be promptly sub
mitted to regional and state agen-
cies concerned to the end that the
latter may plan their activities to be
consonant Herewith and thus avoid
the waste that arises from inde-
pendent uncoordinated action.
IA. That training activities be
expanded first in industrial centers
on typical industrial machinery I'M
der instruction jointly given by in
dustry and by educators.
IS. That wholehearted coopera-
ton Of industry and the community
be recognized as necessary to the
success of the defense program =
regardless of the ultimate location Of
the trainee in any particular shop or
factory.
16. 1t is important that the num-
bers trained in any trade should be
controlled by the industrial demand
for that trade, so that grave prob
lens. of later unemployment may be
avoided.
II. 1t is important IN all voca-
tional training work that the stand
ards should not be lowered because
of the pressure of time. High
standards and thorough workman
ship are requisites for all of this
work.