as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/17/2016 02:40pm
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Introduction | Posted on 03/17/2016 |
A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for the Connections to
Jobs program and Work Experience pilot program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) $1,025,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $1,025,000 in fiscal year 2017 are
appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic
development for a grant to the city of Minneapolis, in collaboration with the Unity
Opportunity Collaborative and other community partners, for the Connections to Jobs
program targeting Minnesota communities with the highest concentrations of African
and African-American joblessness to provide services, including employment readiness,
credentialed training placement, and job placement and retention services.
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(b) $385,000 in fiscal year 2016 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the city of
Minneapolis, in collaboration with the Unity Opportunity Collaborative and other
community partners, for the Connections to Jobs program and Work Experience pilot
program to facilitate training and employment and provide supportive services for
hard-to-employ individuals.
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(c) By February 15, 2018, the city shall report to the commissioner and the chairs
and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
economic development policy and finance on activities, expenditures, and outcomes for
the programs listed under paragraphs (a) and (b).
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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