This manual has been prepared to help educators in Alberta, Canada, organize and operate a work experience program that provides meaningful learning experiences for junior and senior high school students in partnership with the community. The manual: (1) outlines the expectations of the work experience program, including benefits to students, schools, business/industry, and community; (2) clarifies the policies governing the work experience and work study programs; (3) outlines registration procedures, legislation, and regulations pertaining to the program; (4) suggests how to initiate, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate a program; and (5) recommends replacement preparation, placement procedures, evaluation of students, and recognition of work site/stations. The guide also lists 23 references as well as the 5 regional offices of Alberta Education. Slightly more than half the document consists of appendices containing master forms and letters for conducting work experience programs. (KC)