New American workforce training funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 1639 appropriates $550,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $550,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state's workforce development fund to the International Institute of Minnesota. The funds must be used to provide workforce training for immigrants and refugees (referred to as "New Americans") in industries facing labor shortages. This one-time funding supports job skills development in high-demand sectors without creating new permanent programs.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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