This manual provides a framework for formulating a game plan for retention of students in vocational training. The information is based on possible conflicts the students may encounter that would hinder the completion of vocational programs. The conflicts are categorized into personal conflicts, school-related conflicts, and other situations. Suggestions for alleviating each situation are presented that require the participation of these members of the team: administration, instruction, and counselor and student services. Representative personal conflicts are as follows: pressure to leave school because friends attend a different school; mental, emotional, or physical handicaps; and nonsupportive families. School-related conflicts include distance from school and insufficient transportation, need for more guidance, and differences or conflicts with staff. Other situations include inadequate secondary education, age difference, and belief that government support is better than working. Appendixes contain the following items: forms for student goal setting; sample topics for student mini-workshops or seminars; materials for inservice training in retention; information on funding; materials on computer conferencing; staff and student questionnaires on retention; descriptions of sample retention programs; and a list of 24 references. (YLB)