HF 3004

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/01/2025 11:25 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; requiring a report; appropriating money to
create a centralized digital platform to provide youth with information about
workforce opportunities.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; YOUTH WORKFORCE DIGITAL PLATFORM.
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new text begin (a) $650,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $650,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant
to FMV Nonprofit Solutions to work with Catalyst for Systems Change to develop,
implement, and operate a centralized digital platform to provide youth with information
about internships, mentoring, and job opportunities across Minnesota. This platform must
be targeted to the needs of youth ages 15 to 23 and, when possible, employ youth both to
develop the platform and publicize it through an active program of social media and digital
outreach. This is a onetime appropriation and money is available until June 30, 2027.
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new text begin (b) By December 1, 2027, FMV Nonprofit Solutions must submit a report to the chairs
and raking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over employment
and economic development. The report must include: data on website engagement and user
demographics; the number of opportunities available through the platform; user feedback
on platform effectiveness; and recommendations for enhancing the platform based on input
from youth.
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