1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to VoCul 
1.3 	workforce development program.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	$....... in fiscal year 2025 is appropriated to the commissioner of labor and industry for 
1.7 	a grant to the VoCul workforce development program to address the shortage of skilled 
1.8 	culinary professionals in the local food industry.  Grant proceeds may be used to provide 
1.9 	virtual and hands-on training, practical experience, and connections to jobs, industry 
1.10 	professionals, and continuing education. This is a onetime appropriation.