Following a 3-year feasibility study, Fox Valley Technical Institute (FVTI) converted 18 vocational-technical education programs to year-round operation. Each of these programs is being implemented based on the departmental plan best suited for the particular program, so that the maximum number of students may be served at the lowest possible cost. Students may register and enter programs daily, weekly, monthly, or at other time combinations. Data from surveys of FVTI students and staff, prospective students, and employers of FVTI graduates revealed that most of the school staff and employers generally favored the extended school year, although the students generally did not. A schools management system for the year-round operation was developed. A copy of the table of contents from the systems manual is appended. Advantages and disadvantages of the year-round operation are listed, with recommendations to those considering a conversion to this type of program. (MF)