Transcribe
Translate
Burlington Commission on Human Rights, 1964-1965
At Work in Industry Today Page 13
More information
digital collection
archival collection guide
transcription tips
[photo to right] Eldred Johnson Ambition and achievement needed, says apprentice program alumnus "The Negro must realize that in order to be hired in industry, his credentials must not be average, but outstanding. Granted, many employers make it known that they are willing to hire Negroes. Yet, they are not going to hire you just because you are a Negro. Your scholastic average should be above average, your record clean, and you should convince any interviewer that you have strong desire to advance in industry. Convince him that he needs your know-how. Inform him about your achievements. Above all, emphasize that you are ambitious." These are the views of Eldred Johnson, who came to General Electric's Light Military Electronics Department five years ago when competitive examinations won him a spot in the Utica department's apprentice training program. He was graduated from the program in 1963 and is currently a drafting detailer in the engineering section. He was born in 1939 at Diffie, Ga., and later moved to Utica where he was graduated from high school. He also won a liberal arts degree from Utica College, in 1963. In addition, while he was a General Electric apprentice, he attended Mohawk Valley Community College. Mr. Johnson is still pursuing education, for he aspires to a law degree some day and intends to go to law school on his own time. "Your personality determines to a great extent how many of your goals you will realize," he says. "The fact that you take direction without rebuff, and are an easy person to associate with governs your advancement. When you do a tremendous job, but aren't rewarded, don't become discouraged. Instead, continue to perform outstandingly, and I guarantee that you will impress someone. Remember no one gives something for nothing." [photo to left] Ron Kelly A young athlete's difficult choice: baseball or business? Electronic computers, the aerospace industry, automation -- these are new fields with exciting prospects for the future. That makes Ron Kelly a man of the future, as a computer programmer and business systems analyst with the General Electric Missile and Space Division. To the Ron Kelly of 13 years ago, this kind of career was hardly imaginable. For when he graduated from Cheltenham High School in suburban Philadelphia in 1951, he had a shot at an American dream -- becoming a professional baseball player, perhaps a major leaguer. In his senior year, he captained his high school teams in three sports. He was a good student, and there were several offers of college athletic scholarships. But at 18 it can be difficult to make up your mind. Would his speed, strong arm and quick bat take him to the fame and fortune of another Willie 13
Saving...
prev
next
[photo to right] Eldred Johnson Ambition and achievement needed, says apprentice program alumnus "The Negro must realize that in order to be hired in industry, his credentials must not be average, but outstanding. Granted, many employers make it known that they are willing to hire Negroes. Yet, they are not going to hire you just because you are a Negro. Your scholastic average should be above average, your record clean, and you should convince any interviewer that you have strong desire to advance in industry. Convince him that he needs your know-how. Inform him about your achievements. Above all, emphasize that you are ambitious." These are the views of Eldred Johnson, who came to General Electric's Light Military Electronics Department five years ago when competitive examinations won him a spot in the Utica department's apprentice training program. He was graduated from the program in 1963 and is currently a drafting detailer in the engineering section. He was born in 1939 at Diffie, Ga., and later moved to Utica where he was graduated from high school. He also won a liberal arts degree from Utica College, in 1963. In addition, while he was a General Electric apprentice, he attended Mohawk Valley Community College. Mr. Johnson is still pursuing education, for he aspires to a law degree some day and intends to go to law school on his own time. "Your personality determines to a great extent how many of your goals you will realize," he says. "The fact that you take direction without rebuff, and are an easy person to associate with governs your advancement. When you do a tremendous job, but aren't rewarded, don't become discouraged. Instead, continue to perform outstandingly, and I guarantee that you will impress someone. Remember no one gives something for nothing." [photo to left] Ron Kelly A young athlete's difficult choice: baseball or business? Electronic computers, the aerospace industry, automation -- these are new fields with exciting prospects for the future. That makes Ron Kelly a man of the future, as a computer programmer and business systems analyst with the General Electric Missile and Space Division. To the Ron Kelly of 13 years ago, this kind of career was hardly imaginable. For when he graduated from Cheltenham High School in suburban Philadelphia in 1951, he had a shot at an American dream -- becoming a professional baseball player, perhaps a major leaguer. In his senior year, he captained his high school teams in three sports. He was a good student, and there were several offers of college athletic scholarships. But at 18 it can be difficult to make up your mind. Would his speed, strong arm and quick bat take him to the fame and fortune of another Willie 13
Campus Culture
sidebar
