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Education and Industry I An. Address to the Annual Convention of Canada and Newfoundland Education Association, Edmonton, Alls, By Henry H. Hewetson, President, Imperial Oil Lid. I am honoured to be with you, 1 n told it is unusual for one of in sustry to have the privilege of spea- ng to those whose principal inter is In primary and secondary hools, While it is true industry also a particular concern with advanced technical training as car- ried out in co leges and universities and beyond; still it has and should ever have a vital concern in what may be called the grass roots of ed- the invitation to speak to you, It is a fair question to ask: What place does industry have in educa- tion and why should you invite an industrialist to speak to you on the relationship between educa and industry? As a matter of fact there is no gap between education and industry; rather there is a continue ity and Interdependence of the two, In our childhood, no sooner have we established our position in the household as an integral part of the family and have absorbed the ihdamentaia of Slviiiaation nad 0 guidance of our paren th ve aren off do Kner ten or rimary stages Ue Sion where Te learn to assimilate simple facts, where we usually have our first experience in community interest and where we learn that while our life centres in the family, the family is part of that larger group, the community. As we progress we learn to read and write and figure, and carry on to studies of life, history, religion, hygiene and other essential subjects, In nearly every case our parents make these privileges available, for unless we are wards of the public it is they who, out of the fruits of their labour, support the educational system, As we grow older, if our par- ents are in a ition to carry on Sarbugh. sosondaty schools of ede secondary schools of edu- oation, In fact in Canada today a secondary school education is con- sidered not only desirable but ne- ocessary for the preservation of a ive community, Our Shrenis ve recognized this and h their elected, representatives have enacted compulsory education laws, Along with the development In our PInATY and secondary schools has come the progress in our col- leges and universities where those who have successfully completed thelr elementary studies may oarry on in more specialized fields such | as chemistry, engl these | most cases does, pay its foremen and | science bachelors of arts Plchtion ot science in the Jollowe ects: geology, , mis | ning, mechanics, medicine, forestry, physics, Salscriolony, zoology, agri= culture, electrical and civil engineer home commerce, natural science, architecture and etallurgy. We affiliated companies operating. , these affiliates there are 130 viduals with degrees in such sub- us see how industry looks u universities feo who emerge from th special qualifications such as Jt mentioned, Do we look must have gainful employment, but' in order that they can make use of thelr advanced studies they | must be given opportunities to un- { derstand fully the more intricate e dustin effort and to we Se | vel now processes, Nn better human relations, lower cost tions and technical advancements, I have spent more than a quarter of a century in the oll industry and experience has taught me that there is no end to the educational pro- ooss, It is also clear that social pro- should go of doing it? The inquisitive mind is at the very root of our de- mocratic way of life; it kindles JeRpuition You requirements of industry, and © to indicate that there is a great training to contribute to the indus- trial development of the commu- nity, Unfortunately in rhany cases, notwithstanding any special quali- floations' We mAY DOsSess, our par- ents\are not financially able to per- mit 4 10 Sompiite mols Hisn u pris Soh oases T meY poids om that ot {ne dustry provides employment for many more young people out of pri- mary and secondary schools than it does for those with a college de- gree. Young men and women who are unable to obtain higher formal | education should realize that the doors of opportunity are open to them in Industry because we have many instances of individuals who have risen to the most responsible positions in our most progressive and successful industrial organiza tions--individuals who never were able to take advantage of university education, Initiative, energy and re sourcefulness, Coupled with their basic training in primary or secon- dary schools, have enabled them to reach the heights of industrial management, Though enjoying less initial of unity, these boys and girls capitalized on such opportuni. ties as were available, trained thems selves in the business activity to which they gravitated, became ex- pert in some phase of industry and thus reached the top. Too many of us are inclined to take the public school system for granted, and do not recognize the great influence that is made upon the whole social structure by those teachers to whom children are en- trusted In the elementary stages of their education, These teachers are thought leaders who shape the thinking of citizens of the future, In this connection we are inclined to forget the debt the community eacher" And' tho. schoos DaciPal r e 00) ; Probably a reason for this lack of interest where it occurs is that ele- mentary schooling 1s compulsory, and the attitude of the parents is frequently that the child is sent to school to relieve them of responsi bility rather than that the child is given into the hands of trustees who are qualified to develop those qualities necessary to become a well- adjusted and valuable member of the community, To overcome this, parents should establish closer cone tact and more frequent consulta- tion with principals and teachers, who generally are not only agree- able, but anxious to encourage such interest and attention. it not true that they should be re- compensed in a material way come mensurate with their heavy respon. sibilities? Industry should, and in group leaders well, and there is ev- ery reason to feel that this same consideration should be given to the profession. 1 like to think of education and industry as a two-way street; that each has its responsibilities in the community, and likewise a respon sibility as between each other, We a) Quadruplets Are Born To French Mother Four nurses feed the quadruplet daughters born to Mrs. Margaret Walza, 38.year-old French woman, recently. The four little girls, who are thriving in an incubator, are Jacqueline, Danielle, Anne-Marie and Nicole, is the primary function of industrial management, It 1s an indispensable requirement for success, This rais- ing of the standard of living cannot however be achieved by industry alone or by any other single group or by any few groups, It must be a co-operative effort by all groups in the economy and from what I have said previously you will see why I regard education's role as indispen- sable in this connection, Education must in fact te of the first steps because affer the home, edu- cation is the earliest influence upon our thinking. If it points our car eers towards the more useful occu- pations In life, if it guides our thinking and extends our knowl edge s0 that we can make max- imum contributions of usefulness nation as a whole benefits, Industry is an integral part of the nation and as the nation benefits industry benefits too, It seems to me that education can make no more effective contribu tion to national well-being than by developing in the consciousness of succeeding generations a fuller un- derstanding of the mutuality of in- terest of the various groups and sections that comprise this country, While we sometimes find ourselves harnessed by sectional and group animosities and jealousies, these, too, are a product of imperfect thinking and unwise talking. If, however, discussion is free and op- en, improvement will result, If we think straight, speak freely, fairly and frankly, we can dispel most of these misunderstandings. Our industrial, mechanical, phy- slo-chemical advance has been so great and rapid in recent years that it has disturbed historical, so- cial and personal relationships with a resultant emphasis on group thinking and action rather than co- 18 | sequently, society has tended to bes that industry 1 services of REPAIR THAT ELECTRIC Our experts will have that Electric Stove repaired in Jig-Time, We have all the parts, Just give us a Call at Phone. 4600 MEAGHER'S klectric & Repair service come involved in a confused and tive struggle of pressure groups, each obsessed with the idea that it can benefit only at the ex- pense of some other group or groups, I belleve you will agree that t! remedy for such a condition is not to try to stop technological progress, but to develop better techniques of human relations, We should ask vances require in the way of off- operative thinking and action, Cone | ourselves what these varied ad- |of setting changes in the educational approach, In other words, how can there be better training for and better understanding of the facts of modern industrial life? To accom- plish this possibly there should be more emphasis on how and why we think and act--psychology--of how we can enjoy more of the material things of life -- economics -- of how we can get along more happily together -- a combination of eco- nomics and sociology -- of how we can more effectively maintain our liberties -- civics and political sci- ence, Education and industry have at least one common purpose which is to permit a fuller and better way of life. To work co-operatively to- wards this objective is therefore an undertaking we should readily The school, the factory, the mine, the mill and power station are all parts of our modern complex life; why, by exchange or information and common dependence on come munity progress should they not be on terms of good understanding? In this connection I think industry must plead guilty to negligence for falling to explain more clearly and freely its basic objectives and its guiding principles, and telling how and why these regulate its prac tices, Unhappily the only public statements forthcoming from many industries have been in respect of profits. It is small wonder then that profit has come to be regarded by 80 many people as the sole purpose and only achievement of the indus- trialist, and that the phrase "The Profit System" has come to be in many minds one of reproach, The objective of any enterprise, whether it be farming or industry, is to earn a return over and above expenses which it incurs to supply goods and services; in other words it works for a livelihood, But like other organizations wherever hu- man endeavour is involved, indus- try, too, sometimes falls short of that objective and Josses rather than profits are experienced as day- to-day records will show. The "Pro- fit and Loss System" would be more accurate and realistic term and more descriptive of the prime func- tion of business which is to risk money and skill in the hope of pro- fit but always with the possibility and productivity to the state, the | make It some difficulties are rooted in misunderstanding of objectives, achievements and limitations of modern industrial organization and operation, due to the rapid changes to which industry is subjected, then it should be both the desire and du- ty of the educator to adapt his thinking to the cirpumstances, so that what he has gained may be transmitted in turn to.the student. It is likewise the duty of industry to do all that it can to help the reducator in this respect, If I had but one message to you and the teaching profession in general and as well to industry, it would be to get to understand one another bet- ter, and to do so by more frequent contact in the community in which you live. Educational institutions and business enterprises are usually found very close together, and there is plenty of opportunity for full col- laboration and association. Through our Company's scholarship pro- ws MONTREAL TORONTO RADIO IN EVERY ROOM " ; OTTAWA 92 SIMCOE ST. N. Sof The name, Penmans, identifies a line of quality Knitted Products and, despite today's difficult con- ditions, Penmans quality is maintained. This is your assurance that Penmans will continue to manufacture Underwear, Hosiery and Outerwear which reflect good taste and 'good judgment. In the future, as in the past, Penmans will be alert to technological advances . . . they will adopt thase improvements which will mean better Knitted Garments for you. Supplies are limited, but are being equitably distributed through your regular Penmans dealer. You bY gramme for children of employees we hope that a greater degree of collaboration and interest will re- sult between the parents and the local primary and hools Mine is a plea for better under- standing between education and in- dustry, We have opportunity toge- ther to develop and advance think- ing for an expanding economy and a better democratic way of life." We of industry have the respon- sibility of continuously evolving new techniques, improving prod- ucts and services and working al- ways in full consciousness of our obligations to deal frankly and fairly with all concerned; the cus- tomer, the community, the employ- ee and the shareholder. To you of education are entrusted the citizens, the workers and leaders of a few years hence in order that you may deve op in them the understanding and other qualities required for their well-being and for the pro- gress and security of the nation. 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