Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to provide financial support to OneCommunity Alliance, a nonprofit organization, to help individuals in Central Minnesota find careers in specific industries.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill allocates $600,000 in fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota’s workforce development fund to OneCommunity Alliance.
• Target Industries: The focus is on the manufacturing, food production, agriculture, and healthcare sectors.
• Program Implementation: OneCommunity Alliance, through its employment and economy action committee, is required to launch a program in 2025.

Services Provided

• Workforce Training: Equip job seekers with essential skills.
• Career Readiness Training: Prepare individuals to enter the workforce confidently.
• Job Placement Assistance: Help participants secure positions in local businesses.
• Ongoing Support: Offer continued support to ensure long-term employment success.

Target Participants

• Primarily unemployed and underemployed individuals.
• Recent graduates struggling to find work.
• People looking to transition into new career fields.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new, one-time appropriation specifically for OneCommunity Alliance to enhance workforce readiness and assistance in Central Minnesota for targeted industries.

Relevant Terms

appropriation, workforce development, non-profit organization, job training, career readiness, job placement, Central Minnesota, manufacturing, food production, agriculture, healthcare, unemployed, underemployed, career transition