March 2022 Issue

Page 52 March 2022 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN The Maryland Horse Foun- dation will again run its Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, June 6-10, 2022. Launched in 2017, the educational program aims to: • Increase awareness of the diverse career options in the Thoroughbred industry • Give participants access to leaders of the Maryland Thor- oughbred community • Highlight various paths for pursuing a career in the Thor- oughbred industry • Address a critical need to attract and retain experienced and devoted employees Over the course of a week, participants are encouraged to fully engage in the Maryland Thoroughbred industry and explore a multitude of career options. Graduates of the MTCP are eligible to apply for Career Development Funds, one-time funding that can be used to further career pursuits within two years after the program ends. The application at https:// marylandhorse.com/index.php/ programs/mtcp/mtcp-application is online now and must be com- pleted by April 22. Interviews will take place in the two weeks after the application deadline and selected participants will be notified in early May. “The MTCP is a gateway to the various career possibilities in the Thoroughbred industry,” said Jordyn Egan, MHF direc- tor of development. “We tailor the program to the participants’ interests so that everyone walks away with high-quality contacts that benefit them in the long run. The participants learn from industry professionals and one another throughout the week and enduring relationships are built. It is an incredibly rich and valuable experience for all involved.” Interested individuals are en- couraged to email Jordyn Egan – jordyn@marylandthoroughbred. com – with questions. MD Thoroughbred Career Program Now Accepting Applicants Remember... tell our advertisers you found them in East Coast Equestrian! The news East Coast horse owners need to know