Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for workforce development initiatives by appropriating funds to a nonprofit organization named Girls Rock. This organization focuses on training local workers to improve their job readiness and placement skills.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill allocates $350,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $350,000 for fiscal year 2027, sourced from the workforce development fund.
• Use of Funds: The grant provided to Girls Rock will be used for several purposes, including:
  • Training and support services
  • Programming
  • Administrative support
  • Capacity building
  • Technical assistance
  • Job readiness and placement
• Administrative Costs: Up to 10% of the funding can be used by Girls Rock to cover administrative expenses.
• Duration: This funding is a one-time appropriation and will be available until June 30, 2027.

Significant Changes

• The bill represents a specific allocation of workforce development funds to a named nonprofit, Girls Rock, which emphasizes the training of workers, particularly focusing on improving job readiness among local communities.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Training and support services
• Job readiness and placement
• Nonprofit organization
• Girls Rock
• Administrative costs
• Capacity building
• Technical assistance