Designed for use with the companion student book, this teacher's manual is part of a course to acquaint high school students with the common competencies related to all public service jobs. (The one-quarter course, "Preparing for Public Service," is the second in a series of three developed as a comprehensive approach to vocational skill development in public service for Georgia high schools.) Contents of the student guide are included in the teacher's manual: several units of readings followed by related activities, some designed for completion independently, some by groups. Topics are (1) introduction to communication, (2) written communication (the business letter, the application form, the memorandum, captions and telegrams, and the short report), (2) oral communication and getting along with other people (speaking fluently and indicating emphasis, listening and responding skills, identification and use of basic skills in getting along with others--personalizing skills, good grooming), (3) basic record keeping (filing systems and data processing), and (4) interviewing skills and application for a public service job. Additional teacher's pages are inserted for each unit. These contain lists of materials needed, purpose of the unit activities, notes on guidance, and suggested modifications or extensions of activities in the student guide. (The companion student book is CE 013 805. Guides and manuals for the other courses and a guide to the total program, CE 013 652, are also available separately.) (JT)