I consent to this agreement, and request to receive said (Firm's name.) as above, and in consideration of the premises, I, his ....... (Applicant's name.) the faithful performance of this agreement. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands this as security for day of.... give my consent to his entering the employ of the said do hereby (Apprentice.) upon (Employer.) (Son or ward.) the terms named in the above articles of agreement; and I further agree that in consideration of such employment the wages or earnings of my said ..... shall be paid directly to him, and I hereby release all claim that I now have or may have hereafter thereto. Dated at Witness: this day of 191... (Parent or guardian.) We hereby accept the applicant as apprentice under the above rules and conditions, this day of ...... A. D. 191... Witness: (Firm's name.) This is to certify that the within named of apprenticeship. completed his term Enrollment. In this course 121 pupils are enrolled; 56 in the first year, 43 in the second, and 27 in the third. Next year, term of 1913-14, when the four-year course will be in full operation, the enrollment will probably reach 180. The total enrollment in the high school is 656. Of this number, 320 are boys; thus more than one-third of the boys are enrolled in the cooperative industrial course, many of whom would not now be in school were such course not offered. The trades taught and the number learning each are as follows: Machinist trade, 61; wooden patternmaking, 3; metal patternmaking, 2; cabinetmaking, 2; plumbing, 1; and automobile repair, 1. Fitchburg, Mass. Report by W. B. Hunter, supervisor of cooperative industrial course. The cooperative industrial course in the Fitchburg High School, Fitchburg, Mass., is now in the fifth year of its existence. This course covers four years. The first, or freshman, year is spent in school; during the remaining three years the student alternates between the school and the shop or factory, spending a week at a time in each. Fourteen manufacturing establishments have cooperated with the school authorities in making the course possible. Apprenticeship is offered at present in the machinist's trade, patternmaking, sawmaking, drafting, iron molding, tinsmithing, piping, printing, textile, and office work. There is, however, no limit to the number of trades that may be chosen. The entrance requirements are the same as for the regular high-school course. A trial period of two months in the shop is begun at the end of the first year of schooling. In this way the student is enabled better to determine his own aptitudes and to decide whether he wishes to enter upon the course permanently. At the expiration of this period an agreement to continue is signed by parents and employer. Under this agreement the apprentice is to continue the course to its completion (three years), and the employer, on his part, agrees to teach the apprentice the rudiments of the trade designated in the agreement. This serves as a contract between parent and manufacturer, and it tends to keep the boy in school and to secure for him proper care and treatment. During the sophomore year the apprentice receives 10 cents an hour for work in the shops; during the junior year, 11 cents an hour; during the senior year, 12 cents. This amounts to $165 for the first year, $181.50 for the second year, and $206.25 for the third. An aggregate of about $15,000 is now earned by the three classes alternating between school and shop during the year. Work in the shops is provided during vacations. On Saturday mornings the boys who have been in school during the week go to the shops to familiarize themselves with the work that will be left by the retiring class. Two classes, numbering 30 pupils, have been graduated from the course. Of the class of 1911 four are attending the cooperative courses in the University of Cincinnati, continuing their studies for engineering or teaching. One member of the last class to graduate is now in Mechanics Institute, Rochester, N. Y. Graduates who have entered upon their respective trades earn from $2.50 to $3.50 per day. After graduation a boy may prepare himself for a technological course in college by attending the high school another year and devoting his study to languages and other college-required subjects. There are at present in the course 125 students. Of those, there are 47 freshmen, 28 sophomores, 28 juniors, and 22 seniors. By making weekly visits to the shops and by inquiring of the boys when in school concerning their shopwork, the director of the indus trial department is enabled to keep in touch with each boy's work. If any unsatisfactory condition is found, the matter is taken up with the proprietor or foreman, and an effort is made to correct the fault. A written report of the work of the previous week is required on Monday morning of each student. Discussion of shop problems and questions regarding shopwork are encouraged in the classroom. The studies are along such lines as will better fit the pupil to practice his trade as a skilled workman and as a thinking mechanic; they are actually correlated to the trade. English is taught, so that the boy can discuss his work in clear language and write descriptions of it that can be understood. A weekly written and oral report of his shopwork is required to be filed for reference, to show his progress. His reading is directed along such lines as will acquaint him with the history of industry and the progress of trade and invention. The classics are not ignored, however, and an endeavor is made to cultivate the esthetic nature. SCHEDULE OF STUDIES FOR THE FITCHBURG COOPERATIVE COURSE. First year (all work in school): English and current events... Arithmetic, tables and simple shop problems.. Algebra... Freehand and mechanical drawing and bench work. Second year (school and shop work alternately): Shop mathematics, algebra and geometry. Civics.... 5 1 6 5 2 4 4 4 6 5 Hammond, Ind. C. M. McDaniel, superintendent of city schools.— The cooperative courses at Hammond, Ind., a commercial and manufacturing city of 21,000 population, are unique in that the apprentice is at work for one-half of each day and in school the remainder of the day. The following are the forms of the agreement under which the pupil enters upon an apprenticeship of four years: CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE EMPLOYER. Articles of agreement made and entered into by and between the school trustees of the city of Hammond, Lake County, Ind., party of the first part, and of the city of Hammond, Lake County, Ind., party of the second part: Witnesseth that whereas the board of school trustees of the city of Hammond, Lake County, Ind., are desirous that the boys and girls of said city may become more efficient industrially, and that more of them may be able to remain in school a longer period, it is therefore understood and agreed, by and between the said school board of the city of Hammond, Lake County, Ind., party of the first part, and of the city of Hammond, Lake County, Ind., party of the second part 1. That certain boys and girls of said city, over the age of 14 years and under the age of 21 years, are to be given opportunity to devote one-half of each school day in attendance at school and the remaining portion to be devoted to the services and employment of the said -, and that a copy of all contracts with the parents or guardian of any such school apprentice shall be approved by said school board and signed by the superintendent and become a part of this agreement as fully as though it were embodied therein. The party of the first part agrees— 1. To submit a course of instruction which shall be offered in the school for the approval of the party of the second part, and to provide proper facilities and competent instructors for the teaching of said course. 2. Not to demand the attendance of the apprentice during the time when he should be in the service of the party of the second part. 3. To employe a competent vocational director who shall be familiar with the work of both the shop and school, whose duty it shall be to see that the terms of this contract are fulfilled. The party of the second part agrees: 1. Not to employ a school apprentice during the time that he should be in school. 2. To submit a course of instruction in the art or trade to which the boy or girl is to be apprenticed for the approval of the board of school trustees, and further agrees to offer this instruction to the apprentice. 3. To allow a representative of the school trustees entrance to their establishment or factory at appointed times when the apprentices are employed, providing such representative does not interfere directly or indirectly with the work or employees. The term of this apprenticeship shall be four years. At the end of the apprenticeship each party to this agreement shall issue a diploma to the apprentice if the work has been satisfactory. In witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hand and seal this...... day of........ 19... By By Superintendent of schools. APPRENTICE CONTRACT BETWEEN EMPLOYER AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN. Entered into between the ...... Co. of Hammond, Ind., and (parent or guardian) of Hammond, Lake County, Ind. This indenture witnesseth that of the county of Lake and State of Indiana, has voluntarily, of his own free will and accord, put and bound ., of Hammond, Lake County, Ind., to learn the art and trade and as apprentice to serve from this date for and during and until the full end and term of four years next ensuing; during all which time the said apprentice shall serve his employers faithfully, honesty and industriously, all lawful 96887°-13-3 of commands readily obey, and demean himself in a modest, courteous and accommodating manner toward his employers and all other persons employed in and about the premises and business of his said employers; at all times protect and preserve the goods and property of his said employers, and not suffer any to be wasted or injured, and that the apprentice may acquire an education he shall attend the Hammond public school one-half of each day that school is in session, at such time as shall be arranged by the employer and the school authorities, and shall employ himself about the premises of his employers during the time five hours per day during the full term of his apprenticeship, unless otherwise ordered, and the said employers shall use their best endeavors to teach or cause him, the said apprentice, to be taught or instructed in the art or trade of and to pay the said apprentice for the first year the sum of 10 cents per hour; for the second year of his services, the sum of 12 cents per hour; for the third year of his services, the sum of 15 cents per hour; for the fourth year of his services, the sum of 174 cents per hour. ....... ... Co. This ...... Beginning the second year of his apprenticeship the ...... Co. will deposit to the credit of the apprentice $1 each two weeks with the treasurer of the money will be deposited as a joint account of the apprentice and Co. At the completion of the apprenticeship the entire sum to the credit of the apprentice in the treasury of the ...... Co. plus $25 will be paid him. If for any reason the apprenticeship is not completed, this money reverts to the ...... Co. The apprentice will be given a pass book showing the amount paid in for his account, said pass book to remain in his possession. It is understood that this money placed in the bank is not in any sense wages or payment for services rendered, but is a voluntary contribution by the employer, to be paid the apprentice in consideration of good behavior and the completion of his apprenticeship. At the end of his apprenticeship, a diploma will be awarded to the apprentice by the...... Co., stating that he has served the full term of apprenticeship and giving his status as a workman, and he shall at once be put on the pay roll at $15 per week and should said be in the employ of the ...... Co. when he arrives at the age of 21 years, he shall at once be put on the pay roll at the regular journeyman's wages. In case the Co., by reason of destruction of or injury to their buildings or their machinery by fire, explosion, necessity for repairs, disturbance of business by strike, or by any calamity or other cause beyond their control, shall find it necessary to shut down their plant or suspend business in the whole or any part during such time of suspension the .... Co. shall not be liable for wages or damages. And should the said apprentice fail in any of the above requirements to faithfully perform the duties, trusts, and obligations required of him then the ...... Co. may, if they see fit, discharge the aforesaid apprentice and this contract at once become null and void. Approved by the trustees of the school, city of Hammond, this 19... day of.. By |