Community colleges have been at the forefront in providing contract training programs for clients such as businesses, health care organizations, and government agencies. Many state governments are beginning to provide resources for these programs as an incentive to attract or retain business and industry. One of the consequences of the demand for and growth of contract training programs has been a heightened interest in creating special centers to market and deliver these programs. The advantages of creating separate centers include the enhanced image and public relations value of having a specialized organizational unit; their income-generating potential; and the provision of new opportunities for faculty to broaden their experience. Unfortunately, the rapid growth of contract training centers may also lead to some significant problems (e.g., lack of instructors qualified to competently and professionally represent the college, inability of the college to provide materials and facilities that meet corporate expectations, and staff resistance). To maximize benefits and minimize problems, institutions interested in establishing such centers should consider the following issues: (1) college staff must carefully analyze the role and goals of a center for contract training; (2) there is a need to develop separate advisory structures for representatives from businesses and the college; (3) center staff should have a strong business background; and (4) the college needs to develop policies regarding center profits and retained earnings. (RO)