This handbook, one of a series of materials, was created to help vocational education teachers in the Mississippi ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) Region to use resources available in their communities to enrich their classroom teaching. Resources are categorized as communication, government agencies, industry, and local business and professional people. For each category, specific resources are listed; for each suggested resource, information is supplied on what to look for (e.g., free advertising, use of teletrainer) and suggestions for obtaining these resources are provided. An appendix to the handbook contains information and samples for preparing newspaper articles and radio and television spot announcements, and a glossary. (KC)