Section 11-501 – Short Title

    This subtitle may be referred to as the “Maryland Workforce Development Act”.

Section 11-502 – State Policy and Goals

    (a)    It is State policy to coordinate all the resources available from federal, State and local governments, business, labor, and community based organizations to foster and promote a balanced, equitable, and cost–effective employment and training system. To effectuate this policy there shall be consultation between the Governor and the General Assembly in implementing the federal Workforce […]

Section 11-503 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the definitions set forth in § 3 of the federal Act shall apply; definitions set forth below shall have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Dislocated worker” means an individual who:         (1)    (i)    has been terminated or laid off or has received a notice of termination or layoff from employment;             (ii)    1.    is eligible for or has exhausted entitlement […]

Section 11-504 – Workforce Development Training Program; Special Provisions for Carroll County

    (a)    A workforce development program is established to implement the federal Act.     (b)    (1)    This program shall provide employment, training, supportive and related services to eligible job seekers, as defined in the federal Act, including individuals with barriers to employment, such as those who are low income or low–skilled, to allow individuals to succeed in the labor market […]

Section 11-505 – Governor’s Workforce Development Board

    (a)    The Governor’s Workforce Development Board is established and shall have the membership as provided in § 101 of the federal Act.     (b)    (1)    Subject to subsection (a) of this section, the members of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board shall be appointed by the Governor for staggered terms set by the Governor by executive order.         (2)    To the extent […]

Section 11-506 – Governor’s Plan

    In accordance with § 102 of the federal Act, the Governor shall submit to the Secretary a State plan that includes the workforce initiatives of State agencies and outlines a 4–year strategy for the statewide workforce development system of the State. The Governor’s plan shall include, but not be limited to, those items set forth […]

Section 11-507 – Funds

    (a)    After receiving recommendations from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board regarding youth and adult discretionary allocations, as provided for in §§ 128 and 133 of the federal Act, the Governor shall allocate federal funds in accordance with §§ 128 and 133 of the federal Act, the State plan, and State budget procedures.     (b)    After receiving recommendations from […]

Section 11-508 – Supplementation of Federal Funds

    To the extent that State funds become available and subject to the procedures in § 11–505(d) of this subtitle, after receiving recommendations from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board regarding the utilization of State funds to supplement federal funds for employment and training services, supportive services, and for related services such as training allowances and stipends, […]