To further the purposes of this subtitle, the Partnership shall:

(1)    foster collaborative efforts, including public–private partnerships and memoranda of understanding, among government agencies, military installations, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and other entities in the region to:

(i)    share resources, including existing manufacturing infrastructure;

(ii)    cooperate in the development of new products and processes; and

(iii)    bridge gaps between research, product development, and the commercial application of new technologies and manufacturing processes;

(2)    facilitate the involvement of Harford Community College, Cecil College, Towson University, and other segments of the higher education community in developing and sustaining a skilled additive manufacturing workforce through degree, certification, specialized training, and continuing education programs;

(3)    assist the Cecil County and Harford County public school systems in preparing students for employment in the additive manufacturing workforce;

(4)    support manufacturing businesses in retaining and expanding production and jobs;

(5)    obtain, coordinate, and disseminate marketing resources to promote and enhance additive manufacturing opportunities and investment in the region;

(6)    support priority access to workforce training funds and enterprise investment tax credits for entities that are investing resources and creating jobs in the region;

(7)    pursue federal, State, local, and other public and private funding and collaboration initiatives; and

(8)    perform any other function consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.