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This bill provides funding and directs the creation of a centralized digital platform focused on workforce opportunities for youth in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill appropriates $650,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. The grant will be given to FMV Nonprofit Solutions and Catalyst for Systems Change to develop and operate a digital platform targeting youth ages 15 to 23. The platform will provide information about internships, mentoring, and job opportunities across the state. The bill encourages involving youth in the platform's development and promotion through social media and digital outreach. Additionally, the bill requires FMV Nonprofit Solutions to submit a report by December 1, 2027, to legislative committee chairs, which must include data on website engagement, user demographics, number of opportunities, user feedback, and recommendations for platform improvement. The appropriation is designated as a onetime funding with money available until June 30, 2027.

Labor and Employment

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