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§ 11-701. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLabor and EmploymentEffective: July 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Labor and Employment
Title 11. Division of Employment and Training (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2016
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 11-701
§ 11-701. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Credential
(b) “Credential” means a recognized:
(1) educational diploma;
(2) certificate or degree;
(3) occupational license;
(4) apprenticeship certificate;
(5) industry recognized certification; or
(6) award for skills attainment and completion, issued by an approved training provider in the State or third-party credential provider.
High-demand occupation
(c) “High-demand occupation” means an occupation that:
(1) has a significant presence within target industries;
(2) is in demand by employers; and
(3) pays or leads to payment of a family sustaining wage.
Identifiable skill
(d) “Identifiable skill” means the attainment of proficiency in a specific work-related skill that is likely to lead to future job advancement and improvement in an individual's earning potential.
Job readiness training
(e)(1) “Job readiness training” means training for the purpose of assisting and supporting jobseekers in overcoming individual barriers to employment and developing the skills necessary to maintain employment and to qualify for skills training opportunities.
(2) “Job readiness training” includes:
(i) occupational skills development;
(ii) GED preparation;
(iii) literacy advancement;
(iv) financial stability services, including financial coaching;
(v) credit counseling;
(vi) transportation; and
(vii) child care.
Local board
(f) “Local board” means a local workforce development board established to administer services in a workforce development area established under Subtitle 5 of this title.
Maryland EARN Program
(g) “Maryland EARN Program” means the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now Program created under this subtitle.
Strategic industry partnership
(h) “Strategic industry partnership” means a collaboration that brings together a regional group that may include employers, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, community colleges, local boards, local governments, or other relevant partners to:
(1) identify common workforce needs for high-demand occupations within a target industry; and
(2) develop and implement industry strategies to meet the common workforce needs and shortages based on regional needs.
Target industry
(i) “Target industry” means a group of employers closely linked by a common product or service, workforce skills, similar technologies, supply chains, or other economic ties.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 1, § 1, eff. June 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 2, § 1, eff. June 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 344, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016.
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 11-701, MD LABOR & EMPLY § 11-701
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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