SF 1917

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 10/02/2015 01:58pm

A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to the
Emerging Workforce Coalition.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; EMERGING WORKFORCE COALITION.
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new text begin $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2017 are appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development
for a grant to the Emerging Workforce Coalition to build and support a network of
community-based training and supports by and for communities of color, American Indians,
and immigrants. The network shall engage increasing numbers of skilled, semi-skilled,
and unskilled workers from communities of color, American Indians, and immigrants, and
place them into high-demand employment opportunities. Beginning February 1, 2016, the
Emerging Workforce Coalition shall report annually to the commissioner on expenditures,
outcomes, and additional recommendations for increasing workforce and economic
development opportunities for people of color, American Indians, and immigrants.
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