“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”
Henry Ford
In 1916 Henry Ford had a dream to create a training ground for the future skilled workforce of the then burgeoning motor industry. At the Ford GTHO Lot 6 foundation we want to carry on this tradition of education in motorsport.
THE HENRY FORD TRADE SCHOOL
The Henry Ford Trade School was opened on 25 October 1916, with six boys and one instructor.
In 1931 the enrollment rose to 2,800, with 135 instructors. The time for students was divided between the school shop and the classroom where customary high school subjects were studied.
PURPOSE
The school was organised to give needy boys an opportunity to help support themselves and to retain their interest in education. To accomplish the first purpose, each boy was awarded a cash scholarship which was paid to him regularly.
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