Journeyman papers

Journeyman papers, or a journeyman's licence, is a certification granted to tradesmen upon completion of an apprenticeship. The certificate verifies that the worker is skilled in their trade. A tradesmen who has received this certification is referred to as a journeyman.[1][2]

A master miller displays an antique journeyman's licence in Meissen, 1981.

Until the modern era, journeymen papers were essential for finding work as a tradesman. The meaning of journeyman has varied over the centuries. In present day U.S., a journeyman has to pass a board certified test, and is then licensed.

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References
  1. Schmitt, Jane (13 May 2002). "The journey to a trade begins as an apprentice". The Business Journals. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. Richman, Dan (16 October 2003). "Family business hand-cuts Czech crystal". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
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