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instance, in the pattern shop the ratio of number of apprentices to number of workmen is 25 

 per cent; foundry, 20 per cent; core shop, 20 per cent, etc. 



We have found from statistics that at the end of a five-year period only about 20 per 

 cent of the men on the rolls at the beginning of the period remain, and at the end of ten 

 years about 5 per cent remain in the employ of the company. These data are not available 

 for the different trades but are for the entire force. On the basis that these data apply to 

 the various trades (which they probably do not, strictly), it would appear well to employ 

 apprentices approximately in the ratio of 20 to 25 per cent of the number of journeymen 

 in each trade. 



Superz'ision. — This is handled by various methods. In one yard a supervisor of appren- 

 tices has general oversight of all the apprentices throughout the yard and is the principal 

 of the school work; under him are several instructors. The ratings for all of the boys, 

 both in the shops and for school work, are reported by the supervisor. Courses of study are 

 outlined, competitive examinations for assignment to the drawing oiifices are held, examina- 

 tions for promotion are made and intelligence tests of Otis or Terman systems are conducted. 



In the shops apprentices are instructed by mechanics who especially look after a num- 

 ber of boys, assign them work and instruct them in the correct method of performing the 

 work, operating the tools, etc. This instructor arranges for a diversity of work in con- 

 sultation with the foreman and the supervisor and makes monthly reports showing atten- 

 dance, proficiency, character of work, etc. These reports are made in some cases on specially 

 prepared forms by which each apprentice is rated. Following is such a form : 



SHOP REPORT ON APPRENTICE. 



For month of.. 



How many days absent this month? Reason: 



How many times tardy this month?.. 

 What shop rules has he violated ? 



Character of work engaged in : 



Date transferred to this work: 

 Remarks : 



FOREMAN INSTRUCTOR 



