Developed as the first part of a 2-volume program guide, this document should be useful to planners of cooperative vocational education programs in both the secondary and post-secondary education levels. Discussed in the program guide are: (1) the philosophy and objectives of cooperative vocational education, (2) the role of the teacher-coordinator, (3) teaching requirements, (4) the functions of guidance, (5) coordination activities, and (6) public relations techniques. Samples of materials dealing with student's application and placement, interest questionnaire, weekly production report, and instructor's community survey, training plan, and coordination record are included. Volume II of this program guide is available as VT 015 710. (JS)