Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program receives funding to support military and veteran apprenticeships.

The bill allocates $238,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program. These funds aim to assist National Guard, reserve, and active duty military members and veterans in joining apprenticeship programs registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. The program also connects these individuals to career training and employment opportunities in the building and construction industries. Recruitment, selection, employment, and training processes must adhere to non-discrimination policies.

Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program receives funding to support military and veteran apprenticeships.

The bill allocates $238,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program. These funds aim to assist National Guard, reserve, and active duty military members and veterans in joining apprenticeship programs registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. The program also connects these individuals to career training and employment opportunities in the building and construction industries. Recruitment, selection, employment, and training processes must adhere to non-discrimination policies.