Prototype situations of job placement are described to illustrate diverse approaches adopted by the E&D projects. The following activities are identified as basic to the job placement process: exploring traditional avenues to jobs as well as new ones, matching the individual to the job, providing prevocational services, preparing the client for testing and interviewing procedures, providing on-the-Job supportive services, and monitoring the trainee's progress. Job creation involves selling employers a concept that will benefit their operations rather than selling the specific services of an individual. Job development is a more comprehensive activity but is usually oriented toward working with employers to create job situations in which disadvantaged youths can work and develop. The discussion of organizational aspects of job development and placement covers staffing, location, and links with community resources. Work with youths in E&D projects revolved around increasing the competitive position of disdvantaged youths or modifying job requirements that might discriminate against them. Project experiences provide examples of various strategies. Special problems encountered by placement personnel when working with disadvantaged youths are also examined, including travel to work, attitudes and expectations regarding work, and managers' attitudes. Problems which impede placement are detailed, such as physical appearance, poor health, emotional difficulties, language, criminal records, and job retention. Evaluation of a program's impact depends on followup activities, but youth employment programs were deficient in this area. The report concluded that job placement and development programs needed supportive services for employers and employees to facilitate job adjustment and that all community resources must be coordinated to produce employable individuals as well as jobs. Projects should have built-in guarantees of employment to ensure success. Guidelines for job development programs are presented, followed by practical recommendations regarding information systems, research, interagency relations, and followup activities. No references are furnished.