Elgin Watchmakers College Trains Men for State Examinations

From The American Horologist magazine, November 1941

"Twenty-two students trained at the Elgin Watchmakers College in Elgin, Illinois, have passed state examinations and are now employed as journeymen watchmakers in those states, it was recently announced by W. H. Samelius, Director of the Elgin Watchmakers College.

"Licensing laws for watchmakers are now effective in the states of Oregon, Wisconsin, and Indiana. And instruction at the Elgin Watchmakers College is directed toward giving students a well-rounded background to meet and pass the high standards of those state examinations. In addition to a thorough technical training, students here receive actual shop experience under the supervision of master Elgin craftsmen. At the completion of their courses, these students welcome the opportunity to take state examinations. They know the such examinations are reciprocal and recognized as standards of fine workmanship throughout the country. Once he has passed such an examination, the student knows he will be in a position to obtain a top-notch watchmaker's job wherever he may be. A limited number of openings are available from time to time at the Elgin Watchmakers College for ambitious young men over 17 interested in entering this highly-paid profession. Sponsored by the Elgin Nation Watch Company, this world -famous institution has developed hundreds of today's leading jewelers and watch experts."