§ 11-703. Application for grants.

   (a) Contents. -- An application for a strategic industry partnership grant under § 11-702(c) of this subtitle shall:

   (1) include:

      (i) evidence of shortages in skilled employment within the target industry over a sustained period of time;

      (ii) a description of specific high-demand occupations or sets of occupations within the target industry; and

      (iii) the specifics of training programs that would result in individuals obtaining credentials or identifiable skills to facilitate their employment or advancement in the targeted industry; and

   (2) identify members participating in the strategic industry partnership and include identification of the target industry and the participating local board.

(b) Awarding grants. -- Grants may be awarded for skills training consistent with an approved strategic industry partnership plan developed under § 11-702(c) of this subtitle to:

   (1) industries with identified positions and a demonstrated need for incumbent worker training that can be accessed by employees at their place of employment or other location;

   (2) industries with an identified workforce shortage that will be seeking to hire individuals to train to meet a specific skill need;

   (3) a member of a strategic industry partnership that can provide job readiness training to qualified individuals directly or through accounts held at local boards on behalf of the individual; and

   (4) educational providers that offer training consistent with the goals of the plan.

(c) Competitive grant process priorities. -- The competitive grant process shall give priority to strategic industry partnerships that maximize the potential of the collaboration through direct financial or in-kind contributions by members of the target industry.

HISTORY: 2013, chs. 1, 2.