Journal of Environmental Health
Building the Bench: How EHAC Programs and Health Departments Can Partner to Expand and Sustain the Environmental Public Health Workforce
Persistent environmental public health workforce shortages require stronger pathways for preparing, recruiting, and retaining the next generation of professionals. This column examines how partnerships between National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)-accredited degree programs and local and state health departments can help address workforce needs by connecting workforce-ready graduates with opportunities in their communities. The authors highlight internships and practicum ex …