This federally-funded developmental comprehensive career education program for the elementary and secondary grades in a West Virginia county is intended to provide a model for career education in rural economically depressed areas. Developed by 34 teachers and principals, a guidance coordinator, and an administrator at a 1-week workshop, the program design includes: (1) career awareness activities for the elementary grades, (2) career orientation in Grades 7 and 8, (3) career exploration in Grades 9 and 10, (4) occupational guidance, counseling, and job placement, and (5) skill development activities for non-vocational students. A sequential approach for implementing this integrated exemplary project was utilized in seven pilot schools. In order to develop problem-solving abilities and allow educators to function as change agents, the workshop used a modified laboratory training approach that focused on the interaction process and task elements of program development. Small group discussions, resource speakers and consultants, team-building, role playing, unit development, and continuous feedback were techniques used to improve the human relations aspect of program development. Daily workshop activities are detailed, and resource materials are appended. (AG)