High school graduates in Maryland will now have the option to do a public service year which will be funded by the state government.
The subsidized service year is the first of its kind nationwide, the office of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, said in their announcement Friday.
The Maryland Corps is also available to residents of all ages, placing people in organizations offering at least $15 hourly along with professional development and job training.
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