Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/14/2025 09:30 a.m.
A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to MAD DADS
of Minneapolis for a youth workforce development program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$400,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of employment and economic development for a grant to MAD DADS of Minneapolis to
implement a youth workforce development program for ages 16 to 24 with a focus on
underserved communities. This earn-to-learn initiative must provide career exploration
opportunities, hands-on job training, mentorships, and certification pathways in high-demand
industries. The program must include training in fields including but not limited to HVAC,
energy efficiency, and solar panel installation. This is a onetime appropriation.
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