The Wisconsin Council on Vocational Education held a public hearing on perceptions of vocational education in Wisconsin on April 26, 1988. Participants were invited from a broad-based spectrum. In addition to press notices, approximately 250 invitations were mailed to potential participants, resulting in oral and/or written testimony from 63 individuals representing the school and business sectors, various special needs groups, students, members of the educational community, and the community at large. Based on the testimony given, vocational education in Wisconsin is generally held in very high regard by students, educators, and employers alike. After an analysis of the testimony given, it was recommended that all levels of vocational education in Wisconsin develop programs and delivery systems to keep pace with economic and technological change. Furthermore, a comprehensive, cost-effective, and professional marketing program must be developed for the state's vocational program. (This report includes a summary of testimonial findings, conclusions, recommendations, a list of participants providing testimony, a map detailing participant geographic representation, and testimonial excerpts.) (MN)