Bill > SF221

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require the commissioner of employment and economic development to prioritize job training grants for high-wage, high-demand careers. Specifically, when awarding competitive grants to organizations for job training purposes, the commissioner must give preference to programs or organizations that focus on careers classified as "high-wage, high-demand" as defined in section 116L.99 of Minnesota law. This means that grant funding will be more likely to support training programs that prepare workers for jobs that offer competitive salaries and are in industries with significant workforce needs. The bill aims to align job training investments with current labor market demands, potentially helping job seekers access more economically stable career opportunities and assisting employers in filling critical workforce gaps.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0221&ssn=0&y=2025