State grant funds job training for displaced workers

Minneapolis file 2026-00863, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-10.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Displaced workers get free job training and placement help The city will use the $1.25M grant to pay for classes, job coaching, and placement services for people who lost jobs.

The bigger picture

Local economy strengthens as workers return to paid work When displaced workers get back into jobs faster, they spend money locally and reduce need for other safety-net programs.

Official summary

Amending Council Action 2026A-0542 to update the grant amount for State Dislocated Worker Grant from the State of Minnesota to the amount of $1,261,879.

Read the official record for 2026-00863

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