Purpose

The bill would provide a one-time allocation to support youth workforce training. Specifically, it appropriates funds from the state’s Workforce Development Fund to support a grant for Appetite For Change to run its Youth Training and Opportunities Program. The goal is to give local youth training in areas like urban agriculture, culinary arts, and leadership development.

Main provisions

• In fiscal year 2027, $300,000 is appropriated from the Workforce Development Fund.
• The funds are allocated to the commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development for a grant to Appetite For Change.
• The grant supports the Youth Training and Opportunities Program, which offers workforce training for local youth in urban agriculture, culinary arts, and leadership development.
• This appropriation is a one-time (non-recurring) allocation.

Changes to existing law (significant changes)

• Establishes a new one-time appropriation program specifically for Appetite For Change; there is no indication of altering ongoing program funding or creating permanent new programs beyond this one-time grant.

Additional notes

• The bill specifies a direct purpose: to provide workforce training opportunities for local youth through the identified program and focus areas.

Relevant Terms

workforce development fund; commissioner of employment and economic development; Appetite For Change; Youth Training and Opportunities Program; urban agriculture; culinary arts; leadership development; local youth; fiscal year 2027; one-time appropriation; grant.