A project involving three vocational technical and adult education (VTAE) districts in Wisconsin was undertaken to develop and field test a model for improving the bridge between school, cultures, and the world of work for American Indians. Each of the districts had unique needs which necessitated differing methodologies to achieve the project goals. The project results follow: (1) approximately 900 American Indian youth were reached through the project activities; (2) activities, such as sending letters and making presentations, were implemented to familiarize out-of-school American Indian youth with educational and training opportunities; (3) many in-school American Indian youth took advantage of occupational guidance and counseling opportunities made available to them, (4) VTAE student services staff gained a better appreciation of Native American school participation problems; (5) VTAE faculty members were familiarized with Wisconsin American Indian culture, aspirations, problems, and needs through inservice programs, workshops, and working with Native American students; (6) a slide series featuring Native Americans in successful job situations was well accepted by students; and (7) the operational model to improve the bridge between school and work for American Indians varied in each of the districts. The results indicate that all expectations were met and exceeded during the first year of the project. (EM)