The bill proposes an appropriation of $450,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to support grants for three organizations: Ambassadors of Culture, Hooyo Hour, and United Way of Central Minnesota. These funds are intended to enhance workforce development services aimed at diverse communities, particularly focusing on young adults, immigrant mothers, and youth from East African backgrounds. The services provided will include job training, job coaching, employer engagement, and career coaching to improve skills, education, and employment opportunities.
Specifically, the bill allocates $150,000 each year to each of the three organizations mentioned. This funding is designated as a one-time appropriation, emphasizing the collaborative effort among these organizations to address the workforce development needs of the targeted communities effectively.