Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide funding for workforce development services targeted at underserved youth and young adults in Minnesota. This funding is intended to help these groups gain career exploration and job training opportunities through programs coordinated by the YMCA of the North.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $450,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $450,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• These funds are appropriated from the general fund.
• The YMCA of the North will use this grant to provide career exploration, job training, and facilitate a workforce development partnership with Beacons community college.
• The services will specifically focus on underserved youth and young adults, aiming to improve their economic prospects through targeted training and development.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a one-time appropriation intended to bolster economic development by supporting workforce development initiatives for underserved populations. There are no changes to existing laws, but this allocation provides temporary financial resources for the specified services.

Relevant Terms

YMCA of the North, workforce development, underserved youth, job training, career exploration, Beacons community college, workforce partnership, fiscal appropriation.