The Minnesota State Council on Vocational Technical Education evaluated programs funded under the Perkins Act and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) for program years 1992 and 1993. A survey and two focus groups, one for the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and one for greater Minnesota, assessed coordination while the Council addressed the issues of adequacy and effectiveness using documents from the State Board of Technical Colleges, Minnesota Department of Education, and Minnesota Department of Economic Security. With regard to the categorical expenditure of federal monies, the State Board of Technical Colleges satisfied all provisions and achieved the purpose of the 1990 Perkins Act for the 2 years under study. A comparison of JTPA program outcomes with the federal performance standards indicated the Department of Economic Security and the 17 service delivery areas (SDAs) met or exceeded all federal standards established for JTPA for Program Years 1992 and 1993. Many SDAs were found to have exemplary programs. Survey respondents indicated coordination was occurring frequently in their local areas and the level of coordination was somewhat adequate. Common barriers to coordination, factors that enhance it, and strategies for improving it were identified. The following recommendations were made: co-location of staff and services; cross-representation on committees, task forces, and advisory boards; local plans for developing a better understanding of one another's missions, programs, and policies; and enhanced communication. (Appendixes include survey instruments, and a list of acronyms. Contains 23 references. (YLB)