Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support to the Bolder Options Youth Mentoring Program to help disadvantaged youth in Minnesota. The financial aid is intended to assist in enhancing mentorship programs that prepare young people for academic success and future employment.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $500,000 each for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This funding is sourced from the workforce development fund.

• Beneficiary of Grant: The funding is designated for Bolder Options, an organization that offers mentorship and support to disadvantaged youth.

• Program Focus: Bolder Options will use the grant to deliver intensive, one-on-one mentorship to youth ages 12 to 22. The program focuses on:

  • Wellness goal setting
  • Academic support
  • Life skills development
  • Job-seeking skills
  • Career and college guidance
  • Employment and job training connections
  • Educational opportunities

• Geographic Coverage: The initiative serves youth in the Twin Cities and Rochester, Minnesota.

• Nature of Appropriation: This appropriation is a one-time provision, emphasizing its temporary nature.

Significant Changes

• There are no changes to existing law mentioned within the scope of this bill. This bill introduces a new allocation of funds specifically targeted at workforce development through youth mentorship.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Youth mentoring
• Disadvantaged youth
• Twin Cities
• Rochester
• Fiscal year
• Bolder Options