Hi Joseph, Everyone seems to want to see someone that is successful in order to have a model to follow. By having successful graduates come back and share their stories with the students inspiration is being shared that hopefully will lead to excitement about course completion. I also strive to find out what each student's individual goal for taking the course is. I know in many cases the course is required and the student only sees the course as such. I talking with the student I try to explain and illustrate how the course is a building block to their total career development. By gaining the knowledge and skills within this course they will be moving towards a better life and greater career opportunity. Sometimes they become so bogged down with everyday life that they forget what their ultimate goal is and that is the time for you to step in and refocus the student. Gary