(a) Each public high school shall, in the same manner in which the school informs students of postsecondary educational options, inform students of employment and skills training opportunities available through:
- (1) Apprenticeship sponsors registered with the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning under § 11-405 of the Labor and Employment Article;
- (2) Employers registered with the Maryland Department of Labor or local workforce development boards; and
- (3) Schools licensed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission that provide training, retraining, or enhancement in employment skills.
- (b) When informing students about opportunities under this section, each public high school shall highlight opportunities in high-skilled careers that do not require completion of a college degree and are in high demand in the State.
- (c) Each county board shall assist public high schools in completing the requirements of this section.
Added by Acts 2024, c. 281, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.