The Area Consortium on Training initiated the Training for Technology Project to fill industry needs for skilled personnel and job needs for economically disadvantaged persons. Major accomplishments included establishment of a training team for economic development and for development of training programs; contacting of more than 100 employers; provision of information/contacts on local labor market needs and future trends; submission of the first joint training programs by Ohlone College, the Fremont-Seward Regional Occupational Program, and the Fremont Adult School; creation and securing of funding of four retraining programs in electronics/robotics and computer-aided drafting (CAD); acquisition of CAD and robotics equipment for Ohlone College; funneling of 60 disadvantaged students into training programs; and building of trust and rapport among business, educational, and governmental representatives. These barriers to cooperative education were identified: initial doubt about the usefulness of the effort; concerns about "turf"; breaking traditional roles; encountering different mindsets and vocabulary; facing time constraints; and funding. Recommendations to educators regarding customized training were: strengthening of the infractructure of vocational education; maintenance and expansion of partnerships with business and government; and development of local expertise. (Some news releases are appended.) (YLB)