Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve workforce development services by allocating funds to specific organizations that focus on enhancing job skills and employment opportunities for diverse communities in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding Appropriation: The bill allocates $450,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This funding comes from the workforce development fund and is directed towards providing grants to three organizations: Ambassadors of Culture, Hooyo Hour, and United Way of Central Minnesota.

• Target Groups: The primary focus is on diverse communities, with particular attention to young adults, mothers from immigrant backgrounds, and youth from East African communities.

• Services Offered: The grant will fund workforce development services that include job training, job coaching, employer engagement, and career coaching, aimed at enhancing skills education and improving employment opportunities.

• Distribution of Funds: Each of the three organizations—Ambassadors of Culture, Hooyo Hour, and United Way of Central Minnesota—will receive $150,000 annually as part of this initiative.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a one-time appropriation specifically dedicated to bolstering workforce development services for targeted diverse demographic groups within Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

workforce development, Ambassadors of Culture, Hooyo Hour, United Way, diverse communities, young adults, immigrant mothers, East African youth, job training, career coaching, Minnesota legislature