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"After returning to GE in 1963, I was notified of a job opening in the Engineering Laboratory in the Dishwasher and Disposall department. After being interviewed along with several other fellow employees, I was selected for the job, because of my educational background in engineering subjects, gained at night school at Indiana University Extension in Jeffersonville, Ind.
     "I've been a technician in D&D for a year and a half and it's been a tremendous experience. Right now I am working with the design engineers, evaluating new dishwasher components. This means setting up the test panels, running the tests, analyzing the data and writing reports on the results. I am going to school at nights, getting credits to an engineering degree."

[photo to right]
Alfred T. Tribble

He's halfway through college after 5 years of night classes

Alfred T. Tribble joined General Electric 12 years ago as a stock boy. Today he is a manufacturing engineering specialist with General Electric's Switchgear Department in Collingdale, Pa. His goal is to someday qualify as a Department General Manager with the Company.
     What made the difference in 12 years, from stock boy to specialist?
     "Education," says Mr. Tribble. "Anyone can do anything if they can go after the knowledge to do the job and keep at it."
    The 33-year old specialist adds: "I think one of the aspects I like best about working for GE is that for one who is qualified, there is no limit."
     Mr. Tribble graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia in 1948, and went on to Temple Night School on its associate degree course. Before completing that, he changed his goal for a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He is still attending Pennsylvania Military College Evening Division, Chester, Pa., after five years. He expects he will complete his requirements for the degree in 1968.
     Coming from a family which stressed education, Al Tribble intends to do the same. "My parents did not have the benefit of a high school education" he declares, "but they knew this was a decided handicap and they recognized their deficiency so they were driven to see that we got our education."
     He admits that full-time work and evening study in quest of a degree isn't easy for a family man with two children.
     "It's taken a lot of understanding on my wife's part, especially the fact that she has to be both father and mother to our two young children when I'm trying to study. But she's with me on our goal."
     He is already looking beyond the B.S. to more.
     "Education is the key that unlocks so many doors. My experience in this Company has proved that.
     "Each year my supervisors have taken an interest in how I am doing in school and what I am doing. I think the GE Tuition Refund is a fine program, helpful for those who desire to further their education. It's one more example that those in the know realize that education is a key factor not only for the future of individuals but for the company's future as well."

[photo to right]
Robert E. Warr

Men are being judged by abilities; be ready to demonstrate them

Robert E. Warr is an electronics engineer doing advanced development work at General Electric's Electronics Laboratory in Syracuse, N.Y. He received his B.S. degree in physics from Fisk University and then went on to obtain his M.S. degree in physics at Purdue University. In both programs, he graduated in the top third of his class. As a result of his scholastic achievements, he was admitted to membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, a physics honorary society.
    Bob Warr recognizes that publishing technical papers enhances his professional reputation and adds to the Laboratory's reservoir of technical knowledge. To date he has authored or co-authored four published reports and eight internal technical reports, part of General Electric's technical information series. These totals do not include his contributions to customer reports and proposals written to attract government contract work. In June, 1964, he was one of four winners in the annual technical papers contest sponsored by the Syracuse Section, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
     Before Mr. Warr joined General Electric in 1956, he spent six years with two other firms as a physicist. When he came to the Electronics Laboratory three years ago, he had already spent five years at another General Electric location. His primary technical interest was systems reliability engineering, but he had also led technical programs in laser work, microminiaturization and nuclear radiation effects.
     He is currently working on programs in microelectronics and reliability engineering. He is a member of two technical societies--Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Research Society of America.
     Bob Warr is also vitally interested in civic affairs. He is currently president of the Syracuse branch of the NAACP, a member of the Area Council of the State Commission on human Rights, a member of the Citizens Council on Urban Renewal, and a board member of his church.
     How does he feel about job security and advancement? "Once you obtain a job, your ability to hold it and receive job promotions is dependent to a

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"After returning to GE in 1963, I was notified of a job opening in the Engineering Laboratory in the Dishwasher and Disposall department. After being interviewed along with several other fellow employees, I was selected for the job, because of my educational background in engineering subjects, gained at night school at Indiana University Extension in Jeffersonville, Ind. "I've been a technician in D&D for a year and a half and it's been a tremendous experience. Right now I am working with the design engineers, evaluating new dishwasher components. This means setting up the test panels, running the tests, analyzing the data and writing reports on the results. I am going to school at nights, getting credits to an engineering degree." [photo to right] Alfred T. Tribble He's halfway through college after 5 years of night classes Alfred T. Tribble joined General Electric 12 years ago as a stock boy. Today he is a manufacturing engineering specialist with General Electric's Switchgear Department in Collingdale, Pa. His goal is to someday qualify as a Department General Manager with the Company. What made the difference in 12 years, from stock boy to specialist? "Education," says Mr. Tribble. "Anyone can do anything if they can go after the knowledge to do the job and keep at it." The 33-year old specialist adds: "I think one of the aspects I like best about working for GE is that for one who is qualified, there is no limit." Mr. Tribble graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia in 1948, and went on to Temple Night School on its associate degree course. Before completing that, he changed his goal for a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He is still attending Pennsylvania Military College Evening Division, Chester, Pa., after five years. He expects he will complete his requirements for the degree in 1968. Coming from a family which stressed education, Al Tribble intends to do the same. "My parents did not have the benefit of a high school education" he declares, "but they knew this was a decided handicap and they recognized their deficiency so they were driven to see that we got our education." He admits that full-time work and evening study in quest of a degree isn't easy for a family man with two children. "It's taken a lot of understanding on my wife's part, especially the fact that she has to be both father and mother to our two young children when I'm trying to study. But she's with me on our goal." He is already looking beyond the B.S. to more. "Education is the key that unlocks so many doors. My experience in this Company has proved that. "Each year my supervisors have taken an interest in how I am doing in school and what I am doing. I think the GE Tuition Refund is a fine program, helpful for those who desire to further their education. It's one more example that those in the know realize that education is a key factor not only for the future of individuals but for the company's future as well." [photo to right] Robert E. Warr Men are being judged by abilities; be ready to demonstrate them Robert E. Warr is an electronics engineer doing advanced development work at General Electric's Electronics Laboratory in Syracuse, N.Y. He received his B.S. degree in physics from Fisk University and then went on to obtain his M.S. degree in physics at Purdue University. In both programs, he graduated in the top third of his class. As a result of his scholastic achievements, he was admitted to membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, a physics honorary society. Bob Warr recognizes that publishing technical papers enhances his professional reputation and adds to the Laboratory's reservoir of technical knowledge. To date he has authored or co-authored four published reports and eight internal technical reports, part of General Electric's technical information series. These totals do not include his contributions to customer reports and proposals written to attract government contract work. In June, 1964, he was one of four winners in the annual technical papers contest sponsored by the Syracuse Section, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Before Mr. Warr joined General Electric in 1956, he spent six years with two other firms as a physicist. When he came to the Electronics Laboratory three years ago, he had already spent five years at another General Electric location. His primary technical interest was systems reliability engineering, but he had also led technical programs in laser work, microminiaturization and nuclear radiation effects. He is currently working on programs in microelectronics and reliability engineering. He is a member of two technical societies--Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Research Society of America. Bob Warr is also vitally interested in civic affairs. He is currently president of the Syracuse branch of the NAACP, a member of the Area Council of the State Commission on human Rights, a member of the Citizens Council on Urban Renewal, and a board member of his church. How does he feel about job security and advancement? "Once you obtain a job, your ability to hold it and receive job promotions is dependent to a 23