Funding provided to create a centralized digital platform to provide youth with information about workforce opportunities, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 3004 appropriates $650,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $650,000 for fiscal year 2027 to create a centralized digital platform targeting Minnesota youth aged 15-23. The platform will provide information on internships, mentoring, and job opportunities, with youth involved in its development and promotion through social media. By December 1, 2027, the provider must submit a report detailing platform engagement, user demographics, available opportunities, and youth feedback. This one-time funding, ending June 30, 2027, is intended to improve youth access to workforce resources.