The use of advisory committees is well established in the public school system. The purpose of advisory committees is to provide leadership, guidance and technical assistance to maintain, improve and develop quality career and technical education programs. This manual is written for those planning to form new advisory technical skills committees, wishing to improve those already in existence, and for newly appointed members. The purpose of this manual is to provide information for career and technical education (CTE) directors, school administrators, boards of trustees, teachers of CTE and Tech Prep committee members. Technical information and recommendations regarding the formation, functions, duties, and operation of advisory technical skills committees is included in this manual. An outline format is used to make the information easier to find and use. A bibliography is included.