Setting up students with mentors is a good way to promote retention.

Make arrangements for the student to visit the school , sit in classes and also answer questionaires based on if they have any experience in the career they want to apply for.

Taking  a group picture is a good way to initiate team bonding.

maintain eye contact 80% of the time when listening to the speaker/student.

It takes both istitutional academic factors and individual student situation to improve student retention. Equal consideration must be given to both .

allowing student to help with their knowledge on technology in class and teach you new addityions in technology if applicable.

Make time to meet with students to review topics they have challenges with.

Ensuring the physiologic needs of your students are met is a good start to help in the use of the Maslow's Heiracchy of needs in their career education.

Focus on student when they are speaking to show respect.

Its important to be supportive of your students , but dont coddle them . They must be guided by providing information and direction to help them succeed . The need to succeed mus be self derived.