Leyland Rewards Bright Young Men
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VOR a long time the company had been doing what people were now being recommended to do, said Mr. C. B. Nixon, chairman, at the first prize distribution in connection with the apprentices' training scheme of Leyland Motors, Ltd. The gathering was the lust official function of this nature since the, establishment of Leyland Motors' Day,continuation School in 1920.
Vilue of the British talent for management was stressed by Mr. Andrew Charnock, who said he rejected the suggestion that the reward of industry should be equal. The company would provide equal opportunities, but there could not be equal achievement or reward. Mr. H. Darnell, school principal, said that one of the chief aims of the school was to train the boys to become efficient and responsible citizens.
The company needed thg assistance of the younger generation, said Mr. Henry Spurrier, general manager, observing that the young people of to-day had opportunities denied to former generations. Above all, they had to understand the art of dealing with the
Awards for the year were presented to over 50 young men and women by Sir Henry Hancock, IP., chaitman of Lancashire EducatiOn Committee.
Special prizes were received by graduates obtaining B.Sc. degrees.