This guide is designed for use in teaching general employability skills to disadvantaged and handicapped learners. Although the materials were specifically developed for home economics special needs programs, teachers in other areas also may find the guide useful. Covered in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: self-awareness; social responsibility; resource management (goal setting and decision making, resources, money management, spending plans, and time management); independent living (communication skills, physical fitness, grooming, clothing, food, shelter, home care, and transportation); career awareness (the value of working, types of jobs, and career planning); getting a job (looking for a job, applying for a job, and interviewing for a job); and suitable work habits (the characteristics of a good worker, on-the-job relationships, and safety and emergency procedures). Each section contains lists of competencies, related sub-competencies, words to know, behavioral objectives, and suggested learning and evaluation activities. A reference list of materials to be used in teaching employability skills to the handicapped is appended. (MN)