Peter J. Carey & Sons printing company in New York City depended on apprentices to run their business. c.1935. You can read the original National Apprenticeship Act here: http://www.doleta.gov/oa/Original_fitzact_code.cfm
Before the National Apprenticeship Act is passed, on-the-job training is unregulated. The Labor Department is put in charge of creating regulations protecting the health, safety and welfare of workers. The new law also encourages the use of contracts when hiring individuals to work as apprentices.
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