This monograph is one of 12 that address various topics in the area of CETA/education linkages. They were designed to provide those individuals interested in the development and implementation of CETA/education linkages with information that will serve to enhance the quality of existing programs and facilitate the efficient and effective development of new programs. This monograph looks at the problem of program fluctuation and more specifically the elimination of drop-out within CETA programs. The factors that are reviewed include (1) organization/system design; (2) counseling; (3) staff; (4) program design; (5) job placement/employability; (6) facilities. The purpose of reviewing these techniques is to provide the CETA professional with possible suggestions that may be implemented to stabilize program enrollment by eliminating the client drop-out. (CT)