Prepared through the Career Options Research and Development (CORD) Project, this document presents a brief summary of efforts to develop curriculums and programs for the human services areas. Aimed specifically toward the training of the economically disadvantaged for paraprofessional positions, the report presents: (1) background information concerning Project CORD, (2) definitions of terms, (3) objectives and findings of Project CORD, and (4) a listing of Career Options advisory documents. Also included is a human services career ladder depicting employment and educational requirements for the: (1) high school trainee level, (2) technician I level, (3) technician II level, (4) technologist I level, (5) technologist II level, and (6) professional or graduate level. Curriculum outlines for the above levels are included in the appendix. (JS)