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(3) That it is possible to systematically direct boys and 

 girls from the schools into occupations for which they 

 will be suitable by temperament and aptitude. 



(4) That those of early adult age gain knowledge and skill 

 very quickly, thus making it appear likely that, if 

 entered upon at a later age than at present, the period 

 of apprenticeship may be reduced. The point of this 

 is that boys might be able to remain at school with a 

 view to arriving at a higher standard of general educa- 

 tion without in any way lessening their chance of 

 arriving at a proper standard of competence at 21 years 

 of age, by making the appenticeship time from the 

 beginning of 18 years until the completion of 21 years 

 of age. 



(5) That an apprenticeship system is still the best provided 

 that proper allotment of numbers to any one calling 

 could be made, that systematic investigation as to 

 suitability for training all those allotted be carried out, 

 and that increases of wages on actual efficiency and 

 progress be made on periodical assessments rather than 

 on fixed increments as at present. 



(6) That preliminary training in a trades school, designed 

 more on the lines of a school workshop, should be part 

 of a trade apprenticeship training, and should precede 

 the part spent with an employer. 



