A Study of the Adequacy of Existing Programs for the Training of Journeymen Molders in the Iron and Steel Foundries of Philadelphia - Softcover

Williams, Alfred Hector

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1026015987 ISBN 13: 9781026015988

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"A Study of the Adequacy of Existing Programs for the Training of Journeymen Molders in the Iron and Steel Foundries of Philadelphia" is an in-depth analytical work focusing on industrial education and workforce development in the early 20th century. Written by Alfred Hector Williams, this study examines the effectiveness of apprenticeship systems and vocational training programs within the critical metalworking sector of Philadelphia.

The work provides a detailed look at the specific requirements for journeymen molders, evaluating whether contemporary training methods were sufficient to meet the technical and economic demands of the iron and steel foundries. Williams explores the intersection of labor needs, educational standards, and industrial growth, offering a rigorous assessment of how skilled trades were cultivated during a period of significant manufacturing evolution. For readers interested in industrial history, labor relations, and the history of education in the United States, this book serves as an important primary source. It highlights the challenges of standardizing technical skills and ensures the historical preservation of the industrial practices that shaped the American workforce.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1026015987
• ISBN 13: 9781026015988
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 74