| College student retention literature has traditionally focused on the residential university setting. Likewise, research on student service programs and intervention designed to increase persistence and completion have also focused on the four-year residential university. Limited research has been focused on students who are pursuing career technical education (CTE) at two-year colleges. This study examined the efficacy of a student retention program, Connect for Success, developed for CTE students at a technical college. Archival research was conducted to determine if participation in the Connect for Success program had a positive effect on student completion. Data wereanalyzed using logistic regression, including six independent variables (participation in the Connect for Success program, age, sex, first-generation student status, Pell eligibility, and student dependent status) and one dependent variable (degree completion). Results suggest that participation in the Connect for Success program, age, and eligibility for Pell grant funding are associated with increased odds of degree completion for students. Multifaceted retention programs could be an effective way for institutions of higher education to improve retention rates of CTE students. Key Words: Career Technical Education, Retention, and Completion |