Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support workforce development in Central Minnesota by providing funding for a program that helps individuals secure employment in various sectors.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $600,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026.
• This funding is allocated to the OneCommunity Alliance through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
• The program targets employment growth in the manufacturing, food production, agriculture, and health care sectors in Central Minnesota.
• Services offered by the program include workforce training, career readiness training, job placement assistance, and ongoing support for participants.
• The OneCommunity Alliance's program focuses primarily on helping unemployed and underemployed people, recent graduates, and those seeking career transitions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a one-time financial grant to support a specific workforce development initiative in Central Minnesota.
• It formalizes a new role for the OneCommunity Alliance in implementing job assistance programs in collaboration with local businesses.

Relevant Terms

workforce development, OneCommunity Alliance, job placement, career readiness training, manufacturing, food production, agriculture, health care, unemployed, underemployed, job seekers, grant.