The collection of papers contains models of career education programs in work experience, guidance, placement, and curriculum. The first paper, Focusing on the School to Work Transition: Problems and Elements to Be Considered in Developing a Work Experience Program (David H. Hampson), introduces a historical/philosophical perspective of work experiences as well as practical considerations for developing work experience programs. The second paper, A Model of Career Guidance (JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey), focuses on career guidance and presents a model, currently under development, of a computer-based guidance system, DISCOVER. The third paper, Work Experience and Placement Programs (Grant Venn), presents a model for work experience programs, outlines areas of focus at elementary through postsecondary educational levels, and suggests models for placement programs--one school-based and one community-based. The final paper, Five Easy Pieces of Free Advice on Curriculum Strategies for Career Education from a Relatively Disinterested Curriculist (Decker F. Walker), presents five pieces of advice for curriculum strategy makers involved in developing career education programs. (Author/JR)