The intent of this act is to protect the work and study performed by applicants for license or other qualification before being inducted into the armed forces, to prevent service in the armed forces being considered as a disqualifying interruption of any required period of practical experience, apprenticeship, study or training, and to permit boards of examiners and similar boards to equitably evaluate and give credit for training and experience in the armed forces. This act shall be given a liberal interpretation to carry out this intent.