Hired grant appropriation

This bill appropriates $700,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $700,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide a grant to the nonprofit organization Hired. The funding supports two specific programs: expanding job training and placement services for lower-skilled workers seeking entry-level jobs in high-growth industries, and creating ongoing employment coaching and support services for low-income Minnesotans to improve job retention. The grant is intended to help economically disadvantaged workers secure and maintain stable employment. This is a one-time funding allocation directly affecting Hired and the low-income job seekers they serve.