(a)      (1)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

            (2)      "Board" means the Partnership for Workforce Quality Advisory Board.

            (3)      "Fund" means the Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund.

            (4)      "Program" means the Partnership for Workforce Quality Program in the Department.

      (b)      There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Program within the Department of Business and Economic Development.

      (c)      The Partnership for Workforce Quality Program shall provide training services:

            (1)      To improve the competitiveness and productivity of Maryland's workforce and business community;

            (2)      To upgrade employee skills for new technologies or production processes; and

            (3)      To assist Maryland businesses in promoting employment stability.