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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT |
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TITLE 11. DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING |
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SUBTITLE 7. MARYLAND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT RIGHT NOW PROGRAM. |
§ 11-702. Program established.
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(a) In general. -- There is a Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Program in the Department.
(b) Purpose. -- The purpose of the Maryland EARN Program is to create industry-led partnerships to advance the skills of the State's workforce, grow the State's economy, and increase sustainable employment for working families.
(c) Grants. -- The Department, in consultation with the Department of Business and Economic Development and the Governor's Workforce Investment Board, shall establish and administer the Maryland EARN Program to provide grants on a competitive basis for:
(1) an approved strategic industry partnership for development of a plan consistent with the purpose of the Maryland EARN Program;
(2) workforce training programs and other qualified programs that provide industry valued skills training to individuals that result in a credential or identifiable skill consistent with an approved strategic industry partnership plan; and
(3) job readiness training and skills training that results in a credential or an identifiable skill.