This is a review of the relevant literature and current practices in the field of occupational guidance. Because it was prepared in connection with the beginning of a seventh grade occupational guidance class in Utah, it deals, in the first part, with the vocational-maturational level of seventh graders. The second part summarizes contemporary efforts and practices throughout the nation for occupational guidance on this level. Several guidance approaches are considered, but the developmental approach utilized by the New England School Development Council is included in its entirety because of its comprehensiveness. The report concludes with: (1) a list of guidance objectives; (2) activities and projects geared toward meeting those objectives; (3) a short bibliography of relevant educational materials; and (4) brief comments about guidance program evaluation. (TL)