This bill aims to enhance workforce development by appropriating $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund the Change Starts With Community violence prevention jobs program in North Minneapolis. The program is designed to provide year-round job training and mentorship for at-risk Black, Indigenous, and People of Color youth and adults, equipping them with essential skills for employment. Additionally, it will create job opportunities at the Shiloh Cares Food Shelf - Northside Community Safety Resource Center, fostering community engagement and economic development.

The bill outlines specific objectives for the program, including partnerships with the Cargill Foundation for educational field trips and the addition of various job positions to support the initiative. Furthermore, it mandates that Change Starts With Community submit an annual report to the commissioner of employment and economic development starting in 2025, detailing the use of grant funds, program outcomes, and the impact on the targeted population.