Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve workforce development by granting funds to organizations focused on helping diverse communities enhance their employment opportunities in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates a total of $450,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund.
• The funds are intended for the commissioner of employment and economic development to issue grants to three specific organizations: Ambassadors of Culture, Hooyo Hour, and United Way of Central Minnesota.
• These organizations will use the grants to provide workforce development services tailored to diverse communities, including young adults, mothers from immigrant backgrounds, and youth from East African communities.
• The services offered will include enhancing skills education, providing job training, job coaching, engaging employers, and offering career coaching.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a new financial appropriation specifically targeting workforce development initiatives for diverse communities in Minnesota. It is a one-time allocation specifically focused on the groups mentioned above, aiming to increase employment opportunities and skill development within these communities.

Relevant Terms

grant, diverse communities, workforce development, young adults, immigrant backgrounds, East African communities, skills education, job training, career coaching