§ 18-3003. Purposes.

MD Educ Code § 18-3003 (2019) (N/A)
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The purposes of the Program are to:

(1)    Connect college and university students, recent graduates, and veterans with small innovative businesses in the high–growth technology sector through internships;

(2)    Encourage high–achieving students at institutions of higher education in the State to remain in the State after graduation;

(3)    Increase student understanding of employment opportunities in the State;

(4)    Create connections between students and community business leaders and entrepreneurs and develop opportunities for student involvement in communities;

(5)    Assist small technology–based businesses in developing internship programs and recruiting future employees; and

(6)    Foster business retention and development, job creation, workforce development, and new investment in the State.