This bill appropriates $250,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically for a grant to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM). The funding is designated for a workforce development training program aimed at Minnesota residents, with a focus on Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, as well as Liberian residents, particularly in the health care and industrial trades sectors. OLM will coordinate with various stakeholders, including accredited training providers and community colleges, to facilitate sector-focused training and credential attainment.

The grant funds can be utilized for various purposes, including participant stipends, tuition, training materials, and supportive services like transportation and child care. The program is designed to achieve credential attainment and job placement within six months of completion, with OLM required to provide annual progress reports detailing enrollment figures, credentials earned, and job placements. The bill also establishes a base appropriation of $250,000 for fiscal year 2028 and $0 for fiscal year 2029.