1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to workforce development; providing support for a career pathways and 
1.3 	workforce development program; appropriating money.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. YWCA CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	$1,600,000 in fiscal year 2017 is appropriated from the general fund to the 
1.7 	commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the St. Paul 
1.8 	YWCA for a career pathways program for low-income workers and workers from 
1.9 	communities of color. Grant funds must be used to provide comprehensive workforce 
1.10 	development programs and services, including but not limited to training, education, 
1.11 	workforce readiness, job coaching and support, GED services and support, job placement, 
1.12 	and postplacement support services. This is a onetime appropriation and is available 
1.13 	until June 30, 2019.