How the shortage of skilled mechanics is being overcome by training the unskilled

"How the Shortage of Skilled Mechanics is Being Overcome by Training the Unskilled," published by the United States Council of National Defense, details how the nation addressed a critical shortage of skilled labor during World War I through innovative training initiatives. The book showcases the urgent need for skilled mechanics driven by wartime production and how it led to the implementation of rapid, intensive training programs in factories, replacing traditional apprenticeships. It further explores the collaborative efforts of committees representing labor, employers, and educational institutions, all working together to establish specialized training, ensuring a workforce capable of meeting the country's wartime manufacturing demands.