The bill S.F. No. 1508 aims to allocate funds to support apprenticeship readiness programs in Minnesota. Specifically, it proposes to give $400,000 in 2026 and another $400,000 in 2027 to Building Strong Communities Inc. This organization will use the funds to prepare women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and veterans for careers in the building and construction industries. The money for this initiative will come from the state's workforce development fund, and these are one-time appropriations. The goal is to help diversify and strengthen the workforce in these sectors.