This publication identifies exemplary programs and human resources in the automated manufacturing technologies. Its purpose is to assist vocational education program planners and curriculum specialists in updating programs and staff skills to prepare for high technology. Chapter 1 is an introduction. Chapter 2 describes the seven U.S. Secretary of Education's exemplary programs in narrative form. Program name, institution, and the institution's location are highlighted at the beginning of each entry. The program description follows. Contact information, including mailing address and telephone number, is highlighted at the end. Chapter 3 presents in a graphic format exemplary programs identified in a nationwide survey. Programs represent 18 technical areas: avionics, biomedical equipment technology, computer-aided design and drafting, computer-aided manufacturing, computer engineering technology, computer numerical control, electrical technology, electronics technology, electromechanical technology, graphics technology, industrial optics, laser technology, mechanical engineering technology, process control and instrumentation technology, robotics, semiconductor technology, solar technology, and telecommunications. A heading at the top of each page identifies the area. Information presented in box-form includes program title; contact information, including mailing address and telephone number; whether assistance is available; whether a syllabus is available; whether the program is competency-based; start date; and a narrative program description. (YLB)