The purpose of the study was to develop a plan of trade and industrial education for Iran to serve secondary school students, dropouts, and adults. The plan is limited to less than baccalaureate degree programs. Analysis of relevant data collected from sources in the United States and Iran revealed that selected procedures and characteristics of trade and industrial education programs in the United States are applicable to a proposed plan for Iran. The background of Iran, its people, and its educational system, are outlined. Iran has always had a shortage of skilled labor, due mainly to its inadequate system of vocational training. A detailed proposed model plan for trade and industrial education involving government and industry is presented as one alternative for solving Iran's manpower shortage. (MF)