This report highlights the key benefits and opportunities that may flow to local elected officials (LEOs) from implementing a successful Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) partnership. Chapter 1 is an introduction. Chapter 2 explains the specific benefits and opportunities that accrue to LEOs and their communities: (1) reduction of unemployment and underemployment and expanded access to jobs; (2) promotion of long-term economic growth and job creation; (3) reduction in welfare dependency, saving of public dollars, and expansion of the community tax base; (4) increased accountability and performance in schools; and (5) leverage to increase interagency coordination. Chapter 3 reviews the procedural ground rules of JTPA. Six key elements of the act are highlighted: new federalism relationships, the role of the governor and state job training coordinating council, LEOs and the private industry council (PIC), funding and planning, decision making on clients and services, performance standards, and liability issues. Chapter 4 identifies the requirements for a successful public/private partnership and notes the oversight responsibilities and potential liabilities that may ensue. Appendixes provide model and specific examples of partnership agreements negotiated between LEOs and PICs. (YLB)