The CRU project identified and selected four Illinois secondary educational institutions effectively utilizing community resources (Mattoon, Orion, and Sycamore High Schools and the Little Wabash Cooperative Vocational Center) and provided on-site visitation of models. A published manual covers identification, development and utilization, and…

Vocational education in Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden begins at the age of sixteen after the student has completed basic education. Vocational curricula varies from one to three or more years. The author describes the vocational systems in these countries and compares them to the United States. (MF)

Discusses trends and issues in European career education programs observed during the author's visits to educational and industrial sites in six European countries where cooperation between school and industry is a prominent part of education programs. Describes some education and work arrangements and provides a list of references. (MF)