Section 18-3301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible student” means a student who is a Maryland resident, or has graduated from a Maryland high school, and: (1) Is enrolled in a Workforce Development Sequence at a public community college in the State; or (2) Is enrolled directly in a registered apprenticeship program that partners […]
Section 18-3006 – Qualifications — Businesses and Units of State or Local Government
(a) To qualify for participation in the Program, a business shall: (1) Be located in the State; (2) Be a technology–based business; (3) Commit to hosting an intern for a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall, or summer semester; (4) Provide a detailed description of an intern position with the business; and (5) Provide proof that a representative has […]
Section 18-3302 – Scholarship Established
There is a Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship administered by the Office.
Section 18-3007 – Process for Tracking and Assessing Outcomes
(a) UMBC shall develop a process for tracking and assessing the outcomes of the Program, including: (1) The total number of individuals, businesses, and units of State and local governments participating in the Program; (2) The locations and sizes of participating businesses and units of State and local governments; (3) The number of participating students remaining in the State […]
Section 18-3303 – General Consideration
(a) An individual may apply to the Office for a scholarship under this section if the individual is an eligible student. (b) An eligible student who receives a Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship under this subtitle may use the award for tuition, mandatory fees, other associated costs of attendance, or costs to participate in a registered apprenticeship program. […]
Section 18-3008 – Use of Awards
(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, money awarded under this subtitle: (1) May be used to reimburse a technology–based business or a unit of State or local government up to 50% of a stipend paid to an intern, but not more than: (i) $1,800 for the first semester; and (ii) $1,200 for the second semester; […]
Section 18-3304 – Reports
On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on: (1) The number of students who received a Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship; (2) The amount of the award made to each recipient; (3) The community college that the recipient attended; (4) The workforce […]
Section 18-3009 – Reports
(a) At the end of each fiscal year, UMBC shall prepare an annual report that includes an accounting of all financial receipts and expenditures that relate to the Program. (b) UMBC shall submit a copy of the report to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Section 18-3401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Higher education loan” means any loan for undergraduate or graduate study that is obtained for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses from: (1) A college or university, government, or commercial source; or (2) An organization, an institution, an association, a society, or a corporation that is exempt […]
Section 18-3010 – Funding
The Governor annually shall include funds in the State budget for: (1) The reimbursement of internship stipends under this subtitle; and (2) UMBC to administer the Program.