A regional approach to offering vocational education in Douglas County, Oregon, had been discussed for many years. In 1984, a feasibility study was conducted to determine whether such a regional approach would be possible in the county and to establish vocational programs determined as high priority in the feasibility study. Through discussions with consultants, high school principals, and community college officials, and observation of programs in other states, the feasibility study was completed and the results reported in December, 1984. Some of the findings of the study are the following: (1) 15 miles is the maximum distance for students to travel to vocational classes; (2) students must be provided with transportation for maximum participation; (3) the use of the community college for instruction of junior and seniors is a highly feasible option; (4) the quality of instruction can be enhanced by sharing instructors among schools; (5) mobile vans are a feasible solution to the sharing of high-technology, high-cost equipment in specialized areas such as office equipment and electronics; (6) a mini-magnet skills center has great potential as a sharing system; and (7) changes must be made in current methods of providing vocational education in order to satisfy business and industry. Since the feasibility study indicated that regional vocational programs could become a reality in Douglas County, two pilot programs were set up and began to function. A north county program provided for the inclusion of word processing equipment and software at four high schools. In a south county program, hardware and software were purchased for an electronics class to be offered in 1985-86 at three high schools. Recommendations were made to continue studying and implementing shared regional vocational education programs in Douglas County. Appendices include the feasibility report, written by Burr Fancher in cooperation with the Oregon Alliance for Program Improvement and including survey instruments; and summaries of the north and south county proposals. (KC)