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MN HF1639

MN HF1639
New American workforce training funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for New American workforce training.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $1.1 million ($550,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota commissioner of employment and economic development. The funds are specifically designated as a grant to the International Institute of Minnesota to provide workforce training for New Americans (typically immigrants or refugees who are recent arrivals to the United States) in industries that are experiencing labor shortages or have significant workforce needs. These appropriations are considered "onetime" funding, meaning they are not expected to be recurring annual allocations. The goal of the bill appears to be supporting immigrant integration into the state's workforce by providing targeted job training opportunities that can help both the individuals and the industries seeking workers.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (on 02/27/2025)

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