Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support workforce development by providing financial resources for job training and employment services. The bill targets individuals who are unemployed or underemployed to enhance their job skills and improve their employment opportunities.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota’s workforce development fund.
• These funds are designated for the commissioner of employment and economic development to distribute as a grant to the organization, Project for Pride in Living.
• The grant is intended to support job training and workforce development services.

Significant Changes

• This is a one-time appropriation, meaning it is not planned as an ongoing or recurring allocation, but as a temporary boost for the specified fiscal years.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Job training
• Employment services
• Unemployed
• Underemployed