Vocational education has a significant role to play in dropout prevention because studies show a positive correlation between involvement in vocational education and school completion. Students involved in vocational education are more likely to be involved in school-sponsored activities that help them shape goals for themselves and the future. At-risk students (potential dropouts) should be especially targeted for vocational education programs that can prepare them for a decent future. A federally sponsored research report lists these six strategies for dealing with dropouts: intervene early, create a positive school climate, set high expectations, select and develop strong teachers, provide a broad range of instructional programs, and initiate collaborative efforts. A national survey shows that vocational classrooms provide more educational experiences similar to dropout prevention programs than do academic classrooms. Vocational classrooms are more student-centered, more activity-based, and more individualized than other classrooms. (CML)