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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 30 - Maryland Technology Internship Program
Section 18-3002 - Program Established
Section 18-3004 - Administration
Section 18-3005 - Qualifications -- Individuals
Section 18-3006 - Qualifications -- Businesses and Units of State or Local Government
Section 18-3007 - Process for Tracking and Assessing Outcomes