Bill > SF365

This bill appropriates $1.5 million ($750,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from Minnesota's workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. The funding will be awarded as a grant to Bridges to Healthcare, a program designed to help low-income parents, non-native English speakers, and other hard-to-train individuals gain career skills in high-demand healthcare fields. The grant can be used for program expenses such as hiring instructors and navigators, renting space, and providing supportive services to help participants succeed, including assistance with course fees, child care, transportation, and housing. Up to 5% of the grant can be used for the organization's administrative costs. The broader goal of the program is to help families build more secure economic futures while simultaneously addressing worker shortages in the healthcare industry, which is described as one of Minnesota's most innovative sectors.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0365&ssn=0&y=2025