Bill > HF1739

This bill provides a $1,000,000 one-time appropriation from the Minnesota state general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically designated as a grant to Generation Hope for workforce innovation and job placement programs targeting individuals in recovery. The grant will support four key program areas: (1) workforce training focused on high-demand and emerging industries, (2) record expungement assistance to help remove employment barriers, (3) personalized workforce coaching including career guidance and mentorship, and (4) innovative strategies for connecting program participants to sustainable, long-term employment opportunities through partnerships with local employers and community organizations. The funding is intended to help individuals in recovery improve their employment prospects by providing comprehensive support services that address both skill development and systemic barriers to employment.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1739&ssn=0&y=2025