The study identifies and describes prevailing patterns and promising practices of joint participation between teacher education institutions and the industries of the United States in initial preparation of industrial education teachers or in upgrading those already in service. A survey of 125 chairmen of industrial education departments provided the initial data about joint participants. A panel of experts selected 12 plans at nine different institutions for in-depth study. Seven major conclusions were drawn from the study and 18 specific recommendations were formulated. This D.Ed. dissertation was submitted to Wayne State University. (GR)