These two volumes of a resource manual are intended to provide technical assistance to Private Industry Councils regarding attainment of employment competencies by youth enrolled in employment and training programs funded by the Job Training Partnership Act. Volume I defines youth competencies, lists major categories of the recommended competencies, and provides a "pool" of specific competencies. Information is presented on developing local competencies and assessment procedures for the selected competencies. Appendixes include a questionnaire approach to determining competencies and an evaluation checklist. Volume II discusses youth competencies in the context of the total service delivery system and provides specific guidelines for service delivery areas (SDAs) in developing a competency-based program approach. Topics include the federal, state, and local roles; getting started; building a competency-based system; and recommendations for specific competency programs and materials for SDAs to consider. Appendixes include sample competency statements, employer survey, preemployment/work maturity skills competency system, SDA competency plan, Summer Youth Employment Program competency system, sample certificates, and a resource guide with a sampling of existing assessment and benchmarking instruments and systems. (YLB)