Establishes the Nebraska Youth Pre-Apprentice Conservation Program to train opportunity youth in conservation and environmental projects.
The bill creates the Nebraska Youth Pre-Apprentice Conservation Program, administered by the Game and Parks Commission. The program aims to employ opportunity youth on projects that conserve natural resources and maintain environmentally important land and water. Participants, who are not considered state employees, receive at least minimum wage and engage in six-week projects. The program combines academic, environmental, and job skills training with personal growth opportunities. The State Treasurer transfers $750,000 from the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund to the new program fund.
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