Minnesota SF1508 allocates $800,000 for a statewide apprenticeship readiness program targeting women, BIPOC individuals, and veterans in the building.

Minnesota SF1508 provides $400,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $400,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of labor and industry. These funds are designated for a grant to Building Strong Communities, Inc. to support a statewide apprenticeship readiness program. The program aims to prepare women, individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and veterans for careers in the building and construction industries. These appropriations are one-time allocations.

Minnesota SF1508 allocates $800,000 for a statewide apprenticeship readiness program targeting women, BIPOC individuals, and veterans in the building.

Minnesota SF1508 provides $400,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $400,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of labor and industry. These funds are designated for a grant to Building Strong Communities, Inc. to support a statewide apprenticeship readiness program. The program aims to prepare women, individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and veterans for careers in the building and construction industries. These appropriations are one-time allocations.