Bill > HF2390

This bill provides a targeted grant of $275,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to Workforce Development, Inc. in Southeast Minnesota's Workforce Development Area #8, specifically focused on supporting employment and career development in Steele County. The grant aims to help individuals facing employment barriers by offering career planning, pathway training, education, and wraparound support services to address worker shortages in the Owatonna and Steele County area. Grant funds can be used for various program expenses including hiring instructors and navigators, paying for space rental, and providing supportive services like child care, transportation, course fee assistance, and housing support. Up to 5% of the grant can be used for administrative costs, and the funds are considered a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2027, with any unspent first-year funds rolling over to the second year. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of employment and economic development to submit an annual report by January 15 to legislative committees detailing the grant's usage, with Workforce Development, Inc. agreeing to provide necessary information for the report.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2390&ssn=0&y=2025