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This bill appropriates a total of $1.5 million ($750,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $750,000 in fiscal year 2027) from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The purpose of the funding is to provide grants to the Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation for their Carts to Careers initiative, which is a statewide program designed to support careers in the food industry. The grant will be used to promote food industry careers, conduct outreach, provide job skills training, and award scholarships to students interested in working in the food retail sector. Additionally, the funds can be utilized for training and development costs, professional certifications, and other activities aimed at strengthening the workforce pipeline in the food retail industry. The bill specifies that this is a one-time appropriation, meaning the funding is not recurring and is intended for a specific, limited-time purpose.

Labor and Employment

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