SF5145

Purpose

• Provide a one-time funding grant to support workforce development efforts in Brooklyn Park and nearby areas, focusing on underrepresented populations.

Main Provisions

• Funds: A one-time appropriation of 1,000,000 dollars in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: From Minnesota’s workforce development fund.
• Recipient: The Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development issues a grant to the City of Brooklyn Park.
• Uses: To support the Brooklyn Park Small Business Center and to expand workforce development programming for Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.
• Target groups: Programs serving primarily underrepresented populations.
• Included programs: Brooklyn Career Pathways, Youth Entrepreneurship, and Community Partnership.

Term and Availability

• The appropriation is a one-time grant.
• Available until June 30, 2029.

Significance and Impact

• Aims to boost local economic development by expanding small business support and targeted workforce development programs.
• Specifically targets programs and partnerships that support underrepresented populations in the Brooklyn Park area.

Key Entities and Terms (as described in the bill)

• Workforce development fund
• Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development
• City of Brooklyn Park
• Brooklyn Park Small Business Center
• Brooklyn Center
• Brooklyn Career Pathways
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Community Partnership

Relevant Terms - workforce development fund - commissioner of employment and economic development - grant - City of Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Park Small Business Center - Brooklyn Center - underrepresented populations - Brooklyn Career Pathways - Youth Entrepreneurship - Community Partnership - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2027 - available until June 30, 2029