This manual presents a training program developed from an assessment of what the manpower counselor must be able to do based upon the overall goals of manpower training. The training package is divided into eight general competency areas: counseling techniques (individual and group), staff relationships. client information and referral services, populations served by Manpower Programs, assessment, career development, the labor market and evaluation of counseling effectiveness. Each general competency area consists of statements of learning objectives, descriptions of learning activities and statements indicating what evidence will be accepted regarding attainment of the learning objective. This package also includes pre-assessment material designed to assess the entry level knowledge and skills of counselors, and criterion tests for the programmed instruction in occupational information, career development and psychological assessment. (SJL)