The purpose of the project was to establish comprehensive and continuous emphasis on career exploration for all students, beginning with grade 6 and continuing through grade 10. The Rivergate Project contained three major components: (1) the infusion of career concepts and skills into the instructional program, (2) the use of community resources, and (3) the use of a Career Center. Employing an "action-planning" sequential approach, the project took place in three phases: (1) awareness, (2) planning, and (3) implementation. The main purpose of phase 1 was to bring about a questioning of the appropriateness of school offerings to student needs. Phase 2 consisted of developing a workable plan, preparing and motivating staff, and establishing a cooperative school-community relationship. Phase 3 was concerned with implementation and evaluation of all planning and development. Tentative results of formal evaluation were favorable. A 27-page appendix outlines specific objectives, suggested criteria, sample agendas, questionnaires, summaries of career related activities and projects, and a bibliography. (MW)