This booklet has been developed to assist schools in planning programs of middle school occupational education. The objectives of career explorations and a series of operational principles are set forth. The Florida Model for Career Development is described. A number of instructional approaches are suggested with forty-six appropriate topics which may be developed into units. Occupational clusters in administration, data processing, operations, and information processing are cited. Three sample units illustrate in detail the goals, content, objectives and activities which may be applied. A ten-page list of resources with addresses covers film and filmstrips, games, kits, occupational briefs, practice sets, references, texts, and visuals. (MS)