Based on collaboration efforts in Akron, Ohio, this manual is designed to help interested communities implement or expand collaboration of career education among the formal education system, the home-family structure, business, labor, industry, government, the professions, service organizations, and others. Topics discussed include the following: background information about career education, including history and collaboration in career education; the career education concept in Akron; collaboration in Akron; inservice programs, including university involvement, workshops, seminars, and program development; collaboration in national programs (Exploring--Boy Scouts of America, Project Business, Vocational Exploration Program, and Youth Motivational Task Force); collaboration in local programs of national organizations; collaboration in Akron programs for elementary and secondary schools; collaboration with parents; collaboration to make speakers and field trips contribute to effective career development; preparation and placement; and evaluation in career education. A bibliography and listings of contributors and collaborating agencies are appended. (TA)