Minnesota SF2505 allocates $4,000,000 to the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization for the Gateways2Growth Initiative to expand IT.

Minnesota SF2505 provides $2,000,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO) for the Gateways2Growth Initiative. This initiative aims to expand training in information technology, transportation, and healthcare across the state. CAIRO can use the funds for IT workforce training, including cybersecurity and business analysis, commercial driver's license training, and healthcare workforce development. Priority is given to historically underserved communities, displaced workers, and underemployed individuals.

Minnesota SF2505 allocates $4,000,000 to the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization for the Gateways2Growth Initiative to expand IT.

Minnesota SF2505 provides $2,000,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO) for the Gateways2Growth Initiative. This initiative aims to expand training in information technology, transportation, and healthcare across the state. CAIRO can use the funds for IT workforce training, including cybersecurity and business analysis, commercial driver's license training, and healthcare workforce development. Priority is given to historically underserved communities, displaced workers, and underemployed individuals.