The school administrator directed document discusses organizing advisory committees and provides general guidelines for their utilization by educational personnel in developing career education programs. Defining an advisory board as a group of representative laypeople from the community, the guide discusses the needs, functions, and selection of such a group. Suggested procedures for setting up and holding meetings between the advisory board and school administrators are outlined, discussion techniques listed, and chairperson and school representative responsibilities enumerated. The document concludes that community involvement is the key to a successful career education program. A sample appointment letter and meeting agenda are appended. (LH)