Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support workforce development in Central Minnesota by making a financial grant to the OneCommunity Alliance. This aims to help individuals secure employment in key sectors such as manufacturing, food production, agriculture, and health care.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $600,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026.
• Grant Recipient: The funds are designated for the OneCommunity Alliance.
• Program Goals: The Alliance, through its Employment and Economy Action Committee, is tasked to begin a program in 2025 designed to prepare job seekers with necessary knowledge and skills for employment.
• Services Offered:
  • Workforce training
  • Career readiness training
  • Job placement assistance
  • Ongoing support

Target Audience

The program will focus on assisting individuals who are: - Primarily unemployed or underemployed - Recent graduates facing challenges in finding work - Individuals looking to transition into new career fields

Significant Changes

The bill introduces a new program and a one-time financial appropriation, specifically targeting workforce development in certain sectors within Central Minnesota. This initiative is intended to provide structured support and training to improve job placement and readiness.

Relevant Terms

workforce development, OneCommunity Alliance, employment assistance, job training, Central Minnesota, manufacturing, food production, agriculture, health care, unemployed, underemployed, job seekers, career transition