Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for workforce development initiatives through a grant to Project for Pride in Living. This support is focused on assisting individuals who are currently unemployed or underemployed by helping them gain the skills necessary to improve their employment prospects.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates a total of $1.5 million over two fiscal years to the Project for Pride in Living, with $750,000 designated for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• The funds will be sourced from the state's workforce development fund and directed by the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• The primary use of these funds is for job training and workforce development services.

Significant Changes

• This allocation represents a one-time appropriation specifically targeted at workforce development, indicating that this level of funding is not intended to recur annually but is meant to address current needs in the job market.

Relevant Terms

workforce development, Project for Pride in Living, job training, unemployed, underemployed, employment prospects, fiscal appropriation