Student outcomes and participant opinions in four experience-based career education (EBCE) programs were compiled and compared. Difficulties were encountered in finding or creating measures for the nine goals of the program: (1) career development; (2) self knowledge; (3) reading skills; (4) problem solving skills; (5) oral communication; (6) writing skills; (7) interpersonal skills; (8) quantitative skills; and (9) maturation skills. Reading and quantitative skills were measured by a standardized test, the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills. Other outcomes were evaluated by structured, free response, interviews. Findings are presented from five respondent groups: students, former students, parents, resource teachers, and school staff. Results indicated strong parental support for the program because of improved student motivation; increased maturity, responsibility, and self confidence; and improved interpersonal skills. Other groups indicated similar judgments. No significant differences in reading or mathematics achievement were found when EBCE students were compared to control groups from the same school districts. The EBCE program, in general, fulfilled its expectations. (The appended program goals, interviews, questionnaires, and data tables are presented in TM 006 525.) (CTM)