Intended to provide a uniform pattern for use by employers and labor representatives in setting up and operating effective apprenticeship programs for sign, display, and allied workers, guidelines are listed under the following headings: Definitions, qualifications for apprenticeship, selection of apprentices, term of apprenticeship, related instruction, ratio of apprentices to journeymen, apprentice agreement, probationary period, apprentice wages, veterans allowance, credit for previous experience, basic hours of work for apprentices, supervision of apprentices, consultants, accident prevention, adjusting differences, work experience, and certificate of completion. Guidelines are also provided for adapting the national standards to local use. These include suggestions on formation of a local joint apprenticeship committee, duties of local committees, responsibilities of apprentices, modification of standards, and assistance from cooperating agencies. Federal laws and regulations affecting the employment and training of apprentices are summarized. Appendix A is a model affirmative action program. Appendix B contains work process schedules provided as examples of the type of work experience and training (stated in number of hours for various subcategories) considered necessary to develop a skilled and productive worker in each of four categories: Sign, display, illuminated sign, and screen printing industry; general sign displayer and display and exhibit builder apprentices; screen process apprentices; and sign manufacturing apprentices. Also appended are examples of apprentice recordkeeping forms and a list of regional offices of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. (JT)