Intended for community leaders (public and private) and also for correctional leaders, this resource guide outlines the design of a model community-operated program to provide comprehensive services for the employment and training of ex-offenders. An introduction provides historical perspective and discusses the relationship between crime and unemployment. Next, a program description is presented that covers the need for a Community Alliance Program for Ex-Offenders (CAPE), CAPE concept, goal and objectives, leadership role, key elements of the CAPE program, employer contact, benefits, and beginning a local CAPE program. In the third section, the significant planning and development tasks involved in local program implementation are discussed. A section on program management outlines the coordinator functions and describes approaches to participant record tracking. The final section lists the basic components of a comprehensive service delivery system and discusses guidelines and implementation options for each of these services. Appendixes include a sample interagency agreement and other forms, names and addresses of individuals to contact for further information, and a bibliography. (YLB)