This book is the first in a series aiming to promote international exchange of ideas, experiences, and studies relating to technical and vocational education. Recommendations for educational and vocational guidance policies and programs are given. Part 1 lists the goals of guidance: for students to know and appreciate themselves, to relate effectively with others, to develop appropriate educational plans, and to explore career alternatives. Part 2 describes what a policy is. Part 3 provides some information useful in planning and replanning guidance services. Part 4 discusses content of the program: guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support. Part 5 focuses on areas of the guidance curriculum. Part 6 discusses responsive services. Part 7 on systems support covers course selection, preparing for a postsecondary program, advocacy, peer career counseling, peer tutoring, and counselor time allocation. Part 8 considers external relations--marketing guidance, partnerships, and promotion. Parts 9-12 focus on program evaluation, counselor competencies, counselor training and vocational development of girls and women. Contains 26 references. (YLB)