This resource guide provides information to teachers, business/industry representatives, and local administrators who are interested in working together to update technical/teaching skills of vocational teachers. It contains a purpose, objectives, and a list of activities designed to upgrade teacher occupational competencies. Information for business and industry is then provided, including a survey of businesses regarding desire to participate, tips for creating a successful internship, a sample training agreement, and exit interview form. The "information for teachers" section provides these materials related to an internship: tips for selecting a good site for an internship, tips for a successful internship, schedule for interviewing the person who actually interviews entry-level people in the technical jobs for which the teacher prepares students, a sample daily log, exit interview form, and forms for a curriculum updating plan to be completed after the internship. A data sheet and sample shadow experience are also provided. A final section for teachers contains materials on a teacher/industry representative exchange, including a description of the program and criteria for selection of both teachers and business members. (YLB)