This collection contains a series of papers each of which deals with a key issue in vocational teacher education today. Included in the volume are the following papers: "Introduction and Colloquium Purposes," by John Pucciano; "Recruitment and Retention of Vocational Education Teachers," by Richard L. Lynch; "Vocational-Technical Teacher Certification--Where Are We?--Where Are We Going?" by Norma J. Milanovich; "Structured Employment Experiences for Technological Updating of Vocational-Technical Teachers," by Jack McElroy; "Statewide Systems of Vocational Teacher Education To Meet the Challenges of Changing Technology," by Darrell L. Parks; "Evaluating Vocational Teacher Education Programs," by Floyd L. McKinney; and "Summary and Recommendations," by Gordon Swanson. Appendixes to the collection include a list of paper discussion leaders by topic, the colloquium program and agenda, and presenters' and project staff vitae. (MN)