Bill > HF661

This bill appropriates $1.5 million total ($750,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically designated as a grant for Bridges to Healthcare. The grant is intended to support career education, job skills training, and wraparound support services for low-income parents, non-native English speakers, and other hard-to-train individuals seeking employment in high-demand healthcare fields. The funding can be used for various program expenses such as hiring instructors and navigators, renting space, and providing supportive services like course fee assistance, child care, transportation, and help securing stable housing. Up to 5% of the grant proceeds can be used for Bridges to Healthcare's administrative costs. The bill aims to help families build pathways out of poverty while simultaneously addressing worker shortages in Minnesota's healthcare industry.

Labor and Employment

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