1800
to early 1900
Employers provided conducted much of the training themselves via on-the-job experience that was either done under the mentorship of a seasoned veteran or by trial and error.
1862
First Morrill Act passed
Established the public colleges offering instruction in agriculture, mechanical arts and other fields. Known for establishing America’s land-grant institutions
1890
Second Morrill Act
Provided annual funding and establishment of colleges for black students in states with segregated systems. Known for development of many historically black land-grant institutions
1910
Third Morrill Act
Provided annual funding and establishment of colleges for black students in states with segregated systems. Known for development of many historically black land-grant institutions
1920
Fourth Morrill Act
Provided annual funding and establishment of colleges for black students in states with segregated systems. Known for development of many historically black land-grant institutions
1930
Fifth Morrill Act
Provided annual funding and establishment of colleges for black students in states with segregated systems. Known for development of many historically black land-grant institutions
1940
Sixth Morrill Act
Provided annual funding and establishment of colleges for black students in states with segregated systems. Known for development of many historically black land-grant institutions
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