Similarly, agencies that provide internships, practicums,
or other partnerships will have better access to public health
educated new hires who may already be familiar with the
operations and organization of the agency. Collaborations
between academia and the community can also be beneficial
in addressing the limited access of many community agencies
to the expertise needed to assess and respond to the
changing demands for service [5]. Furthermore, these types
of collaborations can enable academics to bring rich, real-life
experiences into the classroom and provide students with a
well-rounded educational experience.