This document summarizes a comprehensive planning effort for the Baltimore area aimed at developing a constructive new approach for dealing with a major manpower and community problem: the situation of young high school dropouts. The program is predicated on the hypotheses that: (1) dropouts do not routinely receive counseling and referral services once they leave school; (2) dropouts live in an environment where information and guidance about training and employment opportunities are extremely limited; and (3) systematic and continuous attention to dropouts' employment, education and training needs during late adolescence would enhance their employability and enable them to lead more productive adult lives. The report gives details on available public school and community resources for dropouts in Baltimore; presents findings from a survey of Baltimore dropouts; and outlines a continuing support and referral system, including a proposed evaluation strategy. After completing their preliminary work, the authors conclude by arguing strongly that a program such as the one proposed is worth testing. (Author)