This report summarizes the proceedings, conclusions, and recommendations of the New York Vocational Advisory Council for the 1972 fiscal year. Concerned with the role and function of guidance, counseling, placement, and followup programs within the State, the Council authorized three studies: (1) The Arthur D. Little Study of six localities, (2) articulation and placement/followup studies, and (3) colloquium on guidance and counseling. Conclusive findings of the investigations revealed inadequacies of the programs. Highlights as well as the recommendations and results of a colloquium on occupational guidance and counseling are included in this document. (SN)