as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 02/17/2025 02:49pm
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Introduction | Posted on 02/14/2025 |
A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; appropriating money for the Duluth Promise
initiative.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$250,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the
workforce development fund to the commissioner of economic development for a grant to
Duluth Public Schools for the Duluth Promise initiative to strengthen career planning, career
pathway training and education, wraparound support services, and job skills advancement
in high-demand careers including health care, manufacturing, and business finance. The
Duluth Promise aims to reduce barriers to employment and address workforce shortages in
the Duluth area and St. Louis County by building intentional strategies with employers,
kindergarten through grade 12 students, and higher education partners. Money appropriated
under this section:
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(1) shall be focused on establishing clear pathways with early college credit, credit for
prior learning, college in the schools, early work experiences, and earn-and-learn
opportunities;
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(2) shall support employer outreach services to solve current and anticipated workforce
challenges and be directly connected to workforce programming; and
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(3) may be used for program expenses, including but not limited to hiring instructors
and navigators, space rental, and supportive services to help participants attend classes.
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These appropriations are onetime and are available until June 30, 2027.
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