The bill proposes the establishment of the "Change Starts With Community Violence Prevention Program" aimed at workforce development in North Minneapolis. It outlines specific objectives for the program, including the development of year-round job training for at-risk youth and adults, mentorship for at-risk Black, Indigenous, and People of Color youth, and the creation of on-site job opportunities at the Shiloh Cares Food Shelf - Northside Community Safety Resource Center. Additionally, the program is required to partner with the Cargill Foundation to facilitate educational career exposure field trips and to prevent further trauma for participants.
To support the program, the bill appropriates $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund. The funds are designated for a comprehensive workforce development initiative specifically tailored for at-risk youth and adults of color. Furthermore, the program is mandated to report to the commissioner of employment and economic development starting in 2025, detailing the use of grant money, program outcomes, and the impact on the targeted population, with reports due six months after the end of each fiscal year.