§ 18–3003

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

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

Increase student understanding of employment opportunities in the State;

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

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

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