Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to support workforce development by funding youth mentorship initiatives. Its primary aim is to allocate financial resources to an established program that assists disadvantaged youth.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes to allocate $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and an additional $500,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• These funds will come from the workforce development fund and will be directed to the Minnesota commissioner of employment and economic development.
• The funds will be granted to Bolder Options, a Youth Mentoring Program.
• The program targets disadvantaged youth aged 12 to 22, aiming to provide one-to-one mentorship focusing on wellness, goal setting, academic achievement, life skills, and job-seeking skills.
• The program includes career and college achievement coaching and aims to create connections to employment, job training, and educational opportunities.
• The funding is intended to benefit youth in the Twin Cities and Rochester, Minnesota.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new, one-time appropriation specifically for the Bolder Options Youth Mentoring Program, focusing on enhancing workforce development through targeted mentoring.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Youth mentorship
• Disadvantaged youth
• Life and job-seeking skills
• Career and college achievement coaching
• Employment training
• Twin Cities
• Rochester, Minnesota