The primary reason for the Federal Highway Administration Cooperative Education Program is to work with colleges and universities in developing preprofessional personnel by assigning work projects which complement academic study. Primary responsibility for the program rests with the Office of Personnel and Training, with on-the-job supervision after placement in work assignments. Participant selection, student appointments, the plan of the training program, student evaluation, and training records are outlined, followed by a list of participating colleges and universities. Students are placed in civil service rankings from GS-2 to GS-5, according to experience and educational level. Duties are described for students at various levels and positions in engineering, accounting, and data processing. (SA)