1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to workforce development; allowing a grant to Arrowhead Economic
1.3 Opportunity Agency to be used for creation of a regional hub building to provide
1.4 services; extending an appropriation of money; amending Laws 2024, chapter 120,
1.5 article 1, section 2, subdivision 3.
1.6BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.7 Section 1. Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
12,207,000$-0-$1.8Subd. 3.Employment and Training Programs
1.9 Appropriations by Fund
20251.10 2024
50,000-0-1.11General
12,157,000-0-
1.12Workforce
1.13Development
1.14(a) $400,000 the second year is from the
1.15workforce development fund for a grant to
1.16Sabathani Community Center for specialized
1.17community outreach and engagement, a
1.18marketing and communication plan, program
1.19evaluation, personal empowerment training
1.20for men, empowerment and truancy
1.21curriculum for youth, wellness training for
1.22seniors, a workforce strategies mentorship and
1.23jobs training program, a 15-passenger van,
1.24and service kiosks for the Sabathani
1Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC
SENATE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
S.F. No. 1983NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
(SENATE AUTHORS: FARNSWORTH)
OFFICIAL STATUSD-PGDATE
Introduction and first reading02/27/2025
Referred to Jobs and Economic Development 2.1Community Center, including a onetime paid
2.2internship to support these programs. This is
2.3a onetime appropriation.
2.4(b) $700,000 the second year is from the
2.5workforce development fund for a grant to the
2.6Shakopee Chamber Foundation for the
2.7Shakopee area workforce development
2.8scholarship pilot program. This is a onetime
2.9appropriation and is available until June 30,
2.102027. The commissioner of employment and
2.11economic development may enter into an
2.12interagency agreement with the Office of
2.13Higher Education, including agreements to
2.14transfer funds and to administer the program.
2.15(c) $100,000 the second year is from the
2.16workforce development fund for a grant to
2.17Inspire Change Clinic for their health care
2.18fellowship program designed to create
2.19pathways to medicine for high school and
2.20college students interested in pursuing a career
2.21in the health care workforce. The health care
2.22fellowship program is intended to remove
2.23barriers for minority students, foster
2.24inclusivity and diversity in the health care
2.25sector, and provide valuable opportunities for
2.26students, including mentorship programs,
2.27access to renowned health institutions in the
2.28state of Minnesota, and hands-on work
2.29experience. In addition to the reporting
2.30requirements in section 14, the commissioner
2.31must include the number of participants served
2.32by the grant and provide information about
2.33program outcomes. This is a onetime
2.34appropriation.
2Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 3.1(d) $250,000 the second year is from the
3.2workforce development fund for a grant to
3.3Bolder Options Youth Mentoring Program to
3.4provide disadvantaged youth ages 12 to 22
3.5with intensive one-to-one wellness,
3.6goal-setting, and academic-focused
3.7mentorship; programming that teaches life and
3.8job-seeking skills; career and college
3.9achievement coaches; and connections to
3.10employment, job training, and education
3.11opportunities. The grant must serve youth in
3.12the Bolder Options program in the Twin Cities
3.13and the city of Rochester. In addition to the
3.14reporting requirements in section 14, the
3.15commissioner must include the number of
3.16participants served by the grant. This is a
3.17onetime appropriation.
3.18(e) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
3.19workforce development fund for a grant to
3.20Change Starts With Community for a violence
3.21prevention program. Grant money must be
3.22used to establish a comprehensive workforce
3.23development initiative, specifically tailored
3.24for at-risk youth and adults, located on site at
3.25Shiloh Cares Food Shelf in the city of
3.26Minneapolis. This is a onetime appropriation.
3.27(f) $100,000 the second year is from the
3.28workforce development fund for a grant to
3.29InspireMSP to develop programming to assist
3.30middle school-aged children in Minneapolis
3.31and St. Paul to develop an interest in and
3.32connect with the creative industry in
3.33Minnesota. Money must be used for program
3.34development and career exploration in the
3.35creative industry for historically excluded
3Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 4.1youth by providing access to essential
4.2resources, networks, and hands-on experience.
4.3This is a onetime appropriation.
4.4(g) $100,000 the second year is from the
4.5workforce development fund for a grant to
4.6Lake County Ambulance Service to establish
4.7a training program for Cook County and Lake
4.8County high school students interested in
4.9pursuing careers as emergency medical
4.10technicians. This is a onetime appropriation.
4.11(h) $350,000 the second year is from the
4.12workforce development fund for a grant to the
4.13city of Austin to develop and implement
4.14training programs for water operators and
4.15wastewater operators. Riverland Community
4.16College must offer the training programs. This
4.17is a onetime appropriation and is available
4.18until June 30, 2027. Of this amount, the city
4.19of Austin may use up to five percent for
4.20administration of the program. The
4.21commissioner must provide an annual report
4.22by January 5 of each year until January 5,
4.232028, regarding the use of grant funds under
4.24this paragraph to the chairs and ranking
4.25minority members of the legislative
4.26committees with jurisdiction over economic
4.27development and higher education. The report
4.28must include the number of students enrolled
4.29and number of students who have completed
4.30courses funded by this appropriation.
4.31(i) $250,000 the second year is from the
4.32workforce development fund for a grant to the
4.33Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches for
4.34a STEM training and career preparation
4.35program targeted at the needs of BIPOC youth.
4Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 5.1The program shall serve youth who are at least
5.211 years of age and less than 24 years of age
5.3and shall provide career training, job skills
5.4development, mentorship, and employment
5.5opportunities. This is a onetime appropriation
5.6and is available until June 30, 2027.
5.7(j) $200,000 the second year is from the
5.8workforce development fund and is for a grant
5.9to the Jobs Foundation for direct training,
5.10support services, safety enhancements, and
5.11economic support for formerly incarcerated
5.12individuals participating in the Repowered
5.13work readiness program. This is a onetime
5.14appropriation.
5.15(k) $100,000 the second year is from the
5.16workforce development fund for a grant to the
5.17North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, also
5.18known as Mypitbullisfamilycom.Inc,
5.19Community Animal Medicine Professionals
5.20(CAMP) program to provide training,
5.21professional development workshops,
5.22mentorship and leadership programs, and
5.23develop recruitment and retention strategies.
5.24This is a onetime appropriation.
5.25(l) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
5.26workforce development fund and is for a grant
5.27to African Immigrants Community Services
5.28for workforce development for new
5.29Americans. This is a onetime appropriation.
5.30(m) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
5.31workforce development fund and is for a grant
5.32to WomenVenture for supporting child care
5.33providers by providing business training,
5.34mentorship, services, and educational
5.35materials, by facilitating shared administrative
5Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 6.1staff and pooled management of services such
6.2as banking and payroll, by providing child
6.3care management software and software
6.4training, and by distributing subgrants and
6.5loans, which may be forgivable at
6.6WomenVenture's discretion. This is a onetime
6.7appropriation and is available until June 30,
6.82027.
6.9(n) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
6.10workforce development fund and is for a grant
6.11to the Black Chamber of Commerce for
6.12technical support to Black-owned small
6.13businesses, for implementing initiatives to
6.14address barriers facing the Black business
6.15community, and for networking, mentorship,
6.16and training programs. This is a onetime
6.17appropriation and is available until June 30,
6.182027.
6.19(o) $250,000 the second year is from the
6.20workforce development fund and is for a grant
6.21to the Karen Organization of Minnesota for
6.22job training and financial support and
6.23incentives for job training participants. This
6.24is a onetime appropriation.
6.25(p) $100,000 the second year is from the
6.26workforce development fund and is for a grant
6.27to Indigenous Roots for soft skills training and
6.28career readiness training for youth. This is a
6.29onetime appropriation.
6.30(q) $100,000 the second year is from the
6.31workforce development fund and is for a grant
6.32to Ramsey County for a subgrant with People
6.33in Action to provide workforce development
6.34programming. This amount is available until
6.35June 30, 2026, and 40 percent of the amount
6Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 7.1must be expended within the city of St. Paul.
7.2Grants provided by People in Action must be
7.3awarded through at least two requests for
7.4proposals. This is a onetime appropriation.
7.5(r) $500,000 the second year is from the
7.6workforce development fund and is for a grant
7.7to the Metro Youth Diversion Center to
7.8support its Youth-Care Assessment and
7.9Readiness Education program to enhance
7.10workforce development opportunities for
7.11youth with a focus on underrepresented East
7.12African students. This is a onetime
7.13appropriation.
7.14(s) $174,000 the second year is from the
7.15workforce development fund and is for a grant
7.16to Independent School District No. 709,
7.17Duluth, for a software subscription to facilitate
7.18the career planning of students. This is a
7.19onetime appropriation.
7.20(t) $171,000 the second year is from the
7.21workforce development fund and is for a grant
7.22to Independent School District No. 704,
7.23Proctor, to develop a regional career and
7.24technical education program to serve
7.25Independent School District No. 704, Proctor,
7.26Independent School District No. 700,
7.27Hermantown, and Independent School District
7.28No. 99, Esko. This is a onetime appropriation.
7.29(u) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
7.30workforce development fund and is for a grant
7.31to the city of Brooklyn Park for the Brooklyn
7.32Park Small Business Center and for the city
7.33to expand the workforce development
7.34programming of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn
7.35Center through workforce development
7Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 8.1programs serving primarily underrepresented
8.2populations, including such programs as
8.3Brooklynk, Career Pathways, Youth
8.4Entrepreneurship, and Community Partnership.
8.5This is a onetime appropriation and is
8.6available until June 30, 2027.
8.7(v) $500,000 the second year is from the
8.8workforce development fund and is for a grant
8.9to Riverside Plaza Tenant Association to
8.10address employment, economic, and
8.11technology access disparities for low-income
8.12unemployed or underemployed individuals
8.13through training in health care, technology,
8.14and construction or skilled trades industries.
8.15This is a onetime appropriation.
8.16(w) $300,000 the second year is from the
8.17workforce development fund and is for a grant
8.18to African Career, Education, and Resources,
8.19Inc., to develop a program for health care
8.20skills training and computer skills training in
8.21collaboration with the Organization of
8.22Liberians in Minnesota. This is a onetime
8.23appropriation.
8.24(x) $75,000 the second year is from the
8.25workforce development fund and is for a grant
8.26to Equitable Development Action for it to fund
8.27programs and provide technical assistance to
8.28underserved businesses. This is a onetime
8.29appropriation.
8.30(y) $50,000 the second year is from the
8.31workforce development fund and is for a grant
8.32to HIRPHA International for use on youth
8.33apprenticeships, entrepreneurship training,
8.34computer skills, and work readiness training.
8.35This is a onetime appropriation.
8Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 9.1(z) $200,000 the second year is from the
9.2workforce development fund and is for a grant
9.3to YWCA St. Paul for a strategic intervention
9.4program designed to target and connect
9.5program participants to meaningful,
9.6sustainable living wage employment. This is
9.7a onetime appropriation.
9.8(aa) $50,000 the second year is from the
9.9workforce development fund and is for a grant
9.10to United Senior Lao American Association
9.11to provide job and skills training for an
9.12underserved population. This is a onetime
9.13appropriation.
9.14(bb) $100,000 the second year is from the
9.15workforce development fund and is for a grant
9.16to Hmong American Farmers Association for
9.17workforce readiness, employment exploration,
9.18and skills development. This is a onetime
9.19appropriation.
9.20(cc) $240,000 the second year is from the
9.21workforce development fund and is for a grant
9.22to MN Zej Zog for workforce readiness,
9.23employment exploration, and skills
9.24development. This is a onetime appropriation.
9.25(dd) $100,000 the second year is from the
9.26workforce development fund and is for a grant
9.27to Ramsey County for a Justice Impact
9.28Navigator to support Ramsey County residents
9.29who have a justice impact or who are
9.30reentering the community after incarceration
9.31to connect to resources with a focus on
9.32employment and training supports. Funds must
9.33be used for a navigator pilot and other
9.34administrative expenses such as outreach,
9Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 10.1marketing, and resources for residents. This
10.2is a onetime appropriation.
10.3(ee) $100,000 the second year is from the
10.4workforce development fund and is for a grant
10.5to Ramsey County for a Digital Equity
10.6Specialist to support Ramsey County residents
10.7with digital literacy resources and skills to
10.8connect to employment and training supports.
10.9Funds must be used for a digital navigator
10.10pilot serving in Ramsey County Career Labs
10.11and community-based locations and other
10.12administrative expenses, such as outreach,
10.13marketing, and resources for residents. This
10.14is a onetime appropriation.
10.15(ff) $100,000 the second year is from the
10.16workforce development fund for a grant to
10.17Film North to attract a film festival. This is a
10.18onetime appropriation. The commissioner of
10.19employment and economic development may
10.20enter into an interagency agreement with
10.21Explore Minnesota, including agreements to
10.22transfer funds and administer the grant.
10.23(gg) $400,000 the second year is from the
10.24workforce development fund for a grant to the
10.25Twin Cities Urban League for support,
10.26capacity building, and expansion of the Work
10.27Readiness Program. This is a onetime
10.28appropriation.
10.29(hh) $500,000 the second year is from the
10.30workforce development fund for a grant to
10.31Arrowhead Opportunity Agency for the
10.32purposes of expanding workforce development
10.33opportunities in the region through the creation
10.34of a regional hub building where services can
10.35be provided. Money may be used for the costs
10Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 11.1of acquiring and refurbishing a building to
11.2serve as the hub. This is a onetime
11.3appropriation and is available until June 30,
11.42026.
11.5(ii) $597,000 the second year is from the
11.6workforce development fund for a grant to the
11.7Minneapolis Downtown Council for
11.8infrastructure and associated costs for the
11.9Taste of Minnesota event, including but not
11.10limited to buildout, permits, garbage services,
11.11staffing, security, equipment rentals, signage,
11.12and insurance. This is a onetime appropriation.
11.13The commissioner of employment and
11.14economic development may enter into an
11.15interagency agreement with Explore
11.16Minnesota, including agreements to transfer
11.17funds and administer the grant.
11.18(jj) $50,000 the second year is from the
11.19general fund for a grant to Block Builders
11.20Foundation. This appropriation must be used
11.21for programming targeted toward at-risk youth
11.22coaching, financial literacy education, juvenile
11.23offender diversion programming, and
11.24community outreach. This is a onetime
11.25appropriation.
11.26 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day after final enactment.
11Section 1.
25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC