§ 8-1919

(a) The Trust shall provide technical assistance to qualified organizations that request assistance.

(b) The Trust shall convene Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program participants on a regular basis in order to:

(1) Promote team building among the participants;

(2) Develop an understanding of the overall Corps Program purpose;

(3) Share information about best practices;

(4) Recognize excellence; and

(5) Provide training and other learning opportunities.

(c) In providing training and technical assistance, the Trust may contract with an organization with a proven track record of developing and sustaining Corps programs, working with the Conservation Corps model, and engaging young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.