A study was conducted by Catonsville Community College (Maryland) to identify those factors that foster successful linkages between Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) sponsors and community colleges. The study involved: (1) identifying exemplary CETA/college linkages through consultation with experts in academe and government; (2) interviewing CETA and college personnel involved in these identified linkages to disqualify those that were, in fact, marked by conflict; and (3) administering a questionnaire to the remaining CETA and college personnel to determine the perceived strengths of the linkages and to identify those linkages that could serve as model CETA/college relationships. Major findings, based on responses from 33 CETA sponsors and 40 colleges, reveal six characteristics of successful linkages: communications and trust are maintained; top college administrators are committed to the program; CETA training benefits general education; the benefits of the CETA linkage are promoted at the college; a liaison person and office are established; and open entry/exit, short-term, performance-based occupational training programs are provided. The study report examines three major barriers to successful cooperation (i.e., conflict associated with educational philosophy and mission; problems of mistrust and negative perceptions; and problems of contrasting operating styles), describes four model CETA/college linkages, and outlines summary recommendations. (JP)