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

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2020 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner 
1.7 	of employment and economic development for a grant to YWCA St. Paul to operate the 
1.8 	YWCA Career Pathways Program for low-income workers and workers from communities 
1.9 	of color. The funds must be used to provide comprehensive workforce development programs 
1.10 	and services including but not limited to training, education, workforce readiness, job 
1.11 	coaching and support, job placement, and post-placement support services. This is a onetime 
1.12 	appropriation.