Based upon data collected in a survey of students (N=500) and administrators (N=100) at 12 California community colleges, this guidebook provides background information and implementation strategies for the improved recruitment, retention, and placement of male and female students in non-traditional vocational programs. Part I examines legislation related to occupational sex discrimination and then: (1) differentiates between sex discrimination, sex bias, and sex stereotyping; (2) outlines the California community college vocational programs with imbalanced enrollments, that is, programs where over 79% of the students are of one sex; and (3) presents a model and guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating changes within vocational curricula. Part II examines survey findings as they relate to students enrolled in non-traditional programs. This section describes the demographic make-up of the students, their reasons for enrolling in non-traditional programs, the support services they require, and the seriousness of their intentions to find employment in their fields of study. Part III presents strategies for gaining institutional commitment to sex equity, improving student recruitment through increased public relations activities, enhancing student success using support and counseling services, and providing job market information and placement services. (JP)