The handbook is designed to be an introduction to a larger collection of materials on career education which is available through the Michigan Department of Education. The first of the handbook's five sections is an introduction which presents an overview of the handbook outlining its purposes, manner of development, and proposed plan of dissemination. Section 2, on creating awareness, understanding, and receptivity for career education, provides specific suggestions regarding approaches to various publics and implementing career awareness plans through personal contacts, printed matter, meetings, and mass media. Section 3, organizing for career education, discusses procedures for organizing an LEA (Local Education Agency) and a CEPD (Career Education Planning District). Section 4, generating a plan for career education, includes planning formats, requirements, materials and suggestions for LEAs and CEPDs. Section 5, program development, briefly discusses program development components and treats at greater length the topics of career exploration and career placement. In addition, resource material packets covering the following subjects are included: goal setting; guidelines for career education programing; and partnerships in career education among business, industry, labor, government, the community, and the schools. (JR)