This institute was designed to study the needs and problems of vocational teaching in metropolitan areas and to recommend model teacher preparation practices. A total of 60 participants, representing 23 states, Washington, D.C., and the Virgin Islands, took part in this program, which consisted of general sessions, homogeneous and heterogeneous small group sessions and a field trip to an inner city program. The general conclusion was that there is need for great flexibility and breadth in teacher requirements, certification, and preservice and inservice education. Recommendations include occupational experience for guidance personnel, guidance courses for vocational teachers, vocational courses for all teachers, flexible curriculums and methodologies in the areas of sociology and psychology, and that colleges and universities should provide a vocational-technical teacher preparation program which extends beyond the confines of its classrooms. (GEB)