Bill > SF1618

This bill appropriates $500,000 total ($250,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota commissioner of economic development, specifically for a grant to Duluth Public Schools to support the Duluth Promise initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen career planning, career pathway training, and job skills advancement in high-demand fields like health care, manufacturing, and business finance. The primary goal is to reduce employment barriers and address workforce shortages in the Duluth area and St. Louis County by creating intentional strategies that connect employers, K-12 students, and higher education partners. The funding will support establishing clear educational pathways, including early college credit, work experiences, and earn-and-learn opportunities, as well as employer outreach services. The funds can be used for program expenses such as hiring instructors and navigators, renting space, and providing supportive services to help participants attend classes. These are one-time appropriations that will be available until June 30, 2027.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1618&ssn=0&y=2025