(a) (1) An employer receiving assistance under the Program shall be located in the State.
(2) In order to receive assistance under the Program, an employer shall request training assistance in job–specific skills to train new employees or to upgrade or retain existing Maryland–based employees covered under Title 8 of the Labor and Employment Article.
(b) The Secretary shall give priority to employers that are:
(1) manufacturers; or
(2) threatened by the pressure of increased foreign or domestic competition.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources
Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality
Section 3-402 - Program Established
Section 3-404 - Duties of Secretary
Section 3-406 - Business Assistance Services
Section 3-408 - Advisory Board -- in General
Section 3-409 - Advisory Board -- Membership
Section 3-410 - Advisory Board -- Duties