A study examined the practical issues involved in providing continuity/progression for students who had undertaken General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs) and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) programs at key stage 4 of the British National Curriculum, and who were moving on to further study in post-16 colleges. Data were gathered through a survey of colleges and local education authorities and case studies of 10 further education (FE) colleges that had established partnerships with schools. It was discovered that some schools offer GNVQ Part 1 or units of vocational qualifications as options along with the General Certificate of Secondary Education, whereas other schools offer the same qualifications in partnership with local FE colleges. Most partnership activities involving GNVQs/NVQs were prompted by the desire to improve opportunities for learners, enhance quality of provision, and improve learning progression from 14 to 19. Among the identified benefits of vocationally focused partnership activities for colleges were the following: higher profile for vocational courses; better information about students who move from school to college; higher recruitment rates; improved retention rates; and development of trust between colleges and partner schools. Issues for senior managers, program managers, and program team members were identified. (Contains 12 references.) (MN)