Described in this publication is a comprehensive career education program which begins in Grade 1 and continues through Grade 12. Specifically developed for a rural, economically depressed area, the program includes a structuring of basic subjects around the theme of career opportunities and requirements in the world of work. The four segments of the curriculum described in this report are: (1) career awareness--Grades 1-6, (2) career orientation--Grades 7-8, (3) career exploration--Grades 9-10, and (4) career preparation--Grades 11-12. Also discussed in various sections of the document are: (1) Correlation of Academic Subjects and Use of Experience Based Methodology, (2) Strategies for Change, (3) Evaluation Plans, and (4) Initial Impressions. Data indicate that this career education project is a significant breakthrough in efforts to humanize, individualize, and make more relevant the educational process. Related documents are available as VT 014 729-014 733. (JS)