The bill appropriates funds for the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program, which aims to support military members and veterans in accessing apprenticeship programs in the building and construction industries. Specifically, it allocates $238,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of labor and industry for a grant to Building Strong Communities. The funding is intended to facilitate the participation of National Guard, reserve, and active duty military members, as well as veterans, in these programs and to connect them with career training and employment opportunities.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of non-discrimination in the recruitment, selection, employment, and training processes within the program. It specifies that these processes must not discriminate based on various factors, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, receipt of public assistance, or age. This provision aims to ensure equal opportunities for all participants in the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program.