2005 Minnesota Statutes

     116L.04 Partnership power. 

    Subdivision 1.    Partnership program.  (a) The 
 partnership program may provide grants-in-aid to educational or 
 other nonprofit educational institutions using the following 
 guidelines:  

    (1) the educational or other nonprofit educational 
 institution is a provider of training within the state in either 
 the public or private sector; 

    (2) the program involves skills training that is an area of 
 employment need; and 

    (3) preference will be given to educational or other 
 nonprofit training institutions which serve economically 
 disadvantaged people, minorities, or those who are victims of 
 economic dislocation and to businesses located in rural areas.  

    (b) A single grant to any one institution shall not exceed 
 $400,000.  Up to 25 percent of a grant may be used for 
 preemployment training. 

    Subd. 1a.    Pathways program.  The pathways program may 
 provide grants-in-aid for developing programs which assist in 
 the transition of persons from welfare to work and assist 
 individuals at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty 
 guidelines.  The program is to be operated by the board.  The 
 board shall consult and coordinate with program administrators 
 at the Department of Employment and Economic Development to design and 
 provide 
 services for temporary assistance for needy families recipients. 

    Pathways grants-in-aid may be awarded to educational or 
 other nonprofit training institutions for education and training 
 programs and services supporting education and training programs 
 that serve eligible recipients. 

    Preference shall be given to projects that: 

    (1) provide employment with benefits paid to employees; 

    (2) provide employment where there are defined career paths 
 for trainees; 

    (3) pilot the development of an educational pathway that 
 can be used on a continuing basis for transitioning persons from 
 welfare to work; and 

    (4) demonstrate the active participation of Department of 
 Employment and Economic Development workforce centers, Minnesota State 
 College and 
 University institutions and other educational institutions, and 
 local welfare agencies. 

    Pathways projects must demonstrate the active involvement 
 and financial commitment of private business.  Pathways projects 
 must be matched with cash or in-kind contributions on at least a 
 one-to-one ratio by participating private business. 

    A single grant to any one institution shall not exceed 
 $400,000.  Up to 25 percent of a grant may be used for 
 preemployment training.  

    Subd. 2.    Information.  The board may collect and 
 disseminate information concerning areas of projected employment 
 need.  The board may also prepare and publish studies, organize 
 conferences, and conduct special projects which will increase 
 knowledge and communication in the areas of employment need, 
 skills training, and education.  

    Subd. 3. Repealed, 1987 c 403 art 2 s 164 

    Subd. 4. Repealed, 2004 c 257 s 12 

    HIST: 1983 c 334 s 4,7; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 6; 1987 c 384 art 
 3 s 27; 1987 c 386 art 10 s 8; 1987 c 401 s 36; 1989 c 335 art 1 
 s 167,270; 1997 c 200 art 1 s 58,59; 1999 c 223 art 2 s 30; 2000 
 c 488 art 2 s 6; 2001 c 181 s 2; 1Sp2001 c 4 art 2 s 4; 2003 c 
 128 art 13 s 29,30; 2004 c 206 s 52