Junior Achievement North grant funding provided for career readiness and financial literacy programming, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to Junior Achievement North for the 2027 fiscal year. The funding is intended to expand the organization's traveling programs that teach students about various careers and financial literacy through hands-on, experiential learning. These resources aim to help students discover their interests, connect with local professionals, and develop essential workplace skills. The appropriation is a one-time payment and is managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development.