Welcome to Cities Connect, where we discuss issues that matter. GMA's Local Government Practicum program establishes collaborative partnerships between cities and graduate students from universities throughout Georgia studying public administration or a related field. In this week’s Cities Connect Call, GMA Sr. Research Analyst, Claire Chan, talks about the Practicum program and how your city can get involved. Cities participating in the Practicum can receive research assistance on projects they may not otherwise have the resources for, while also helping shape the next generation of Georgia's local government leaders and managers.