Purpose

Provide a one-time funding allocation to support workforce development efforts in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, especially for underrepresented populations.

Main Provisions

• Create a grant of $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the workforce development fund.
• The grant goes to the city of Brooklyn Park to expand its workforce development programming in partnership with Brooklyn Center.
• Programs targeted include those described as Brooklyn Career Pathways and the Youth Entrepreneurship and Community Partnership, aiming to serve underrepresented populations.

Funding Details

• Source: Workforce development fund.
• Amount: $2,000,000 total.
• Timeframe: Fiscal year 2026, with funds available through June 30, 2028 (one-time appropriation).

Implementation and Timeline

• Administration: Managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• Use: To expand and support workforce development programming for Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.
• Availability window: Funds must be expended by June 30, 2028.

Impact and Beneficiaries

• Primary beneficiaries: Residents of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, especially underrepresented populations.
• Programs referenced: Brooklyn Career Pathways; Youth Entrepreneurship and Community Partnership.

Relationship to Existing Law

• This is a one-time funding appropriation and does not create new ongoing policy changes; it provides targeted financial support within the existing workforce development funding framework.

Notable Provisions or Limitations

• The appropriation is expressly for expanding existing or planned workforce development programming in the two cities and is limited to the specified purpose and timeframe.

Significance

• The bill directs targeted investment to expand workforce development opportunities for groups that may be underrepresented in the workforce, via partnerships between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.

Relevant Terms - workforce development fund - grant - city of Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Center - underrepresented populations - Brooklyn Career Pathways - Youth Entrepreneurship and Community Partnership - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - June 30, 2028