The bill focuses on workforce development by appropriating funds specifically for training programs aimed at New Americans. It allocates a total of $1.1 million, with $550,000 designated for fiscal year 2026 and another $550,000 for fiscal year 2027, to be granted to the International Institute of Minnesota. The funds are intended to support workforce training in industries that require a skilled workforce, addressing the needs of New Americans entering the job market.

This funding is characterized as a one-time appropriation from the workforce development fund, emphasizing the state's commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for immigrants and contributing to the overall economic growth by filling labor shortages in various sectors.