Objectives of the Watertown, South Dakota, exemplary experienced based career education project are to involve the community in the educational process of participants, who will be aided (1) in improving their self-concept, their relationships with others, and their basic skills; (2) in eliminating sex role stereotyping; (3) in understanding job clusters and families; and (4) in developing expertise in consumerism. The project serves a cross section of persons at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in high school. Each student's program is individualized, designed to provide community based career education experiences, personal assessment, and assistance in strengthening basic and life skills. Fifty-nine students of diverse ages, ethnic, social, and educational backgrounds, abilities, and motivations were provided experiences at the project site, in the Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute, and in the community. The evaluation findings suggest a well-developed, meaningful program for the participating students. The first project year was one of forming policies and acquiring and developing instructional resources to meet the needs of students in accordance with the stated objectives. The project has the flexibility to meet the needs of adults in work exploration, guidance and counseling, and in basic educational skills. (BL)