The study examined a pilot preapprenticeship project which sought to have a school system and a union with the Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee, work with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training to develop a training course for high school students which would enable them to enter apprenticeship at an advance stage while at the same time fulfilling high school requirements. The report covers the demonstration program methodology and operations, the experiences of trainees and administrators, and the overall project effectiveness. (NTIS)