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Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched the first public service year program for high school graduates in the nation Friday during a vibrant event at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory.
UMD President Darryll Pines took the stage first, touting the state’s flagship institution as the first “do good” campus. The university is a partner in the Service Year Option, which will provide job training and career development for young adults, and Maryland Corps, an opportunity for any adult to perform paid community service.