Hired grant funding provided.

HF 718 appropriates $700,000 from Minnesota's workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $700,000 for fiscal year 2027 to provide a grant to the organization Hired. The funds will support Hired's existing workforce development programs, specifically expanding career pathway job training that connects lower-skilled job seekers to entry-level positions in high-growth sectors. The grant also enables Hired to create new services for low-income Minnesotans, including employment coaching and support to improve job retention and workforce stability. This is a one-time funding appropriation for these specific program expansions.