An exemplary project was funded in North Dakota to develop, implement, and evaluate a versatile office simulation program that would meet the needs of secondary students in varying situations. The Occupational Model Plan can substitute for, or complement the cooperative method in vocational office education. (Author/KP)

Twenty-four company position models were developed as career-cluster office experience materials. Each contained a student-employee kit and a teacher-supervisor kit. These occupational models were flexible, good substitutes for cooperative programs, and particularly helpful to the less-than-average ability student. (AG)

North Dakota Occupational Model instructional packets (approximately 3.280 pages of office simulation materials) focus on the performance of production projects that actually take place in a variety of companies and businesses. The concept can substitute for, or enrich, the cooperative work-experience and expose students to a variety of careers.…