This handbook provides basic information about forming and operating an industry-education partnership council (IEPC). Purpose of the handbook is to enable interested communities to replicate the model IEPC and develop strong local industry-education alliances. Part I is an introduction to industry-education partnerships. Part II focuses on planning for action. Topics include establishing the need for an IEPC, getting started, preliminary steps, setting objectives, career education as a strategy, funding strategies, and program planning. Part III on organizing for action discusses the board of directors, executive director, operation of an IEC office, committee structure, and committee responsibilities. Part IV presents eight model projects. Each description includes goal, aim, strategy, action plan, funding, suggested partnership activities, and evaluation. Appendixes, amounting to over two-thirds of the handbook include sample materials, correspondence, surveys, forms, evaluation forms, questionnaires, and a variety of materials useful in forming and operating an IEPC. (YLB)