This monograph is one of 12 that address various topics in the area of CETA/education linkages. They were designed to provide those individuals interested in the development and implementation of CETA/education linkages with information that will serve to enhance the quality of existing programs and facilitate the efficient and effective development of new programs. This monograph provides the reader with basic insight into the process of counseling the CETA client. The material is presented in five major sections: (1) What Is CETA Counseling?, (2) The Role of the CETA Counselor, (3) Characteristics of CETA Clients, (4) Counseling Components, and (5) Counseling Methods, Techniques, and Processes. Counselor job aspects include orientation, enrollment, support services, and intervention. Counseling components are intake counseling, testing and assessment, crisis counseling, group training and counseling, individual employment counseling, provision of ancillary and support services, and placement and followup. (CT)