This curriculum guide is designed for use in teaching an instructional unit in planning and implementing a supervised occupational experience program (SOEP) that is geared toward college freshmen enrolled in a vocational agriculture program. Addressed in the individual lessons of the unit are the following topics: the nature of work; reasons why an SOEP is for everyone in vocational agriculture; the values of an SOEP; personal skills, attitudes, and knowledge gained through an SOEP; attainment of long-range goals through supervised occupational experience; participation in an ownership SOEP; and participation in a placement SOEP. Each lesson contains some or all of the following: a statement of need; a suggested reading assignment; objectives; key questions, problems, and concerns along with pertinent teaching techniques and information; suggested learning activities; a list of references; transparency masters; and handouts. (MN)