Presented here is a detailed summation of the evaluation of 17 Vocational Guidance Institutes initiated, promoted, and supported by Plans for Progress. The data used for evaluation included an analysis of proposals and other pre-institute material, survey data from trainers and participants in the institute, and material resulting from on-site visits by the evaluators. Recommendations are made on: (1) the role of business and industry in promoting counselor training institutes, (2) the nature of the relationship between local and national Plans for Progress offices, (3) the selection of institute directors and staff, (4) the use of indigenous persons as program participants, (5) the Vocational Guidance Institute in the community context, (6) institute structure and content, and (7) participant selection. (PS)