Purpose

• Provide a one-time funding boost to support job training and workforce development for people who are unemployed or underemployed. The money is meant to help individuals gain skills and find employment through a grant to a nonprofit partner.

Main Provisions

• Amounts: $750,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $750,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: Funds are taken from the Workforce Development Fund.
• Recipient: The funds go to the commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to provide a grant to Project for Pride in Living.
• Use of funds: The grant supports job training and broader workforce development services.
• Target population: Individuals who are unemployed or underemployed.
• Timeframe: This is a one-time appropriation and not a continuing program funding.

Significance and Changes to Existing Law

• This bill does not create new permanent programs or change existing law beyond providing a one-time funding mechanism.
• It adds a targeted funding collaboration between DEED and Project for Pride in Living to deliver employment-focused training services quickly, using the Workforce Development Fund.

Administration and Oversight (high-level)

• Administration: DEED administers the grant to Project for Pride in Living.
• Oversight: Funds are earmarked for specific training and workforce development services aimed at helping unemployed/underemployed individuals.

Expected Outcomes (anticipated impact)

• Increased access to job training and skills development for those currently unemployed or underemployed.
• Potential improvements in employment outcomes for participants through the funded program.

Relevant Terms - Workforce Development Fund - Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) - Project for Pride in Living - grant - job training - workforce development services - unemployed - underemployed - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027