The Making of a Trade School (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Practical training and health care united to prepare girls for independent work.

This nonfiction work examines how a Manhattan trade school integrated hands-on crafts with comprehensive health education to support young women entering the workforce.

The book outlines how the school organized shop work, hygiene, and fitness to build reliable, capable workers. It covers classroom subjects, the care and use of materials, and the role of the school in placing graduates into real jobs. It also looks at how health screenings, dental care, vision, and corrective exercises supported long-term trade success.

• Learn how shop work in garment making, millinery, and other trades was organized for students.
• See how health care, eye and dental care, and physical training were built into daily routines.
• Understand the placement process and how educators stayed connected with workers and employers.
• Explore the overall approach to education that combines practical skills with personal well-being.

Ideal for readers curious about historical models of vocational education and women’s work in the early 20th century.

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