Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of the special incumbent worker training grants is to expand opportunities for businesses and workers to gain new skills that are in demand in the Minnesota economy. The board shall establish criteria for incumbent worker grants under this section and may encourage creative training models, innovative partnerships, and expansion or replication of promising practices.
Subd. 2. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.
(b) "Incumbent worker" means an individual employed by a qualifying employer.
(c) "Qualifying employer" means a for-profit business or nonprofit organization in Minnesota with at least one full-time paid employee. Public sector organizations are not considered qualifying employers.
(d) "Eligible organization" has the meaning given in section 116L.17.
Subd. 3. Amount of grants. A grant to an eligible organization may not exceed $400,000.
Subd. 4. Matching funds. The board shall require matching funds from qualifying employers in the form of funding, equipment, or faculty.
Subd. 5. Use of funds. Eligible organizations shall use funds granted under this section for direct training services to provide a measurable increase in the job-related skills of participating incumbent workers. Eligible organizations may also provide basic assessment, counseling, and preemployment training services requested by the qualifying employer. No funds may be used for support services as described in section 116L.17, subdivision 4, clause (2).
Subd. 6. Performance outcome measures. The board and the commissioner of employment and economic development shall jointly develop performance outcome measures and standards for this program. The commissioner and board shall consult with eligible organizations in establishing standards. Measures at a minimum must include posttraining retention, promotion, and wage increase. The board and commissioner shall provide a report to the legislature by March 1 of each year on the previous fiscal year's program performance. Eligible organizations must provide performance data in a timely manner for the completion of this report.
1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 27
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning
Chapter 116L — Workforce Development
Section 116L.01 — Definitions.
Section 116L.02 — Job Skills Partnership Program.
Section 116L.04 — Partnership Power.
Section 116L.146 — Expedited Grant Process.
Section 116L.17 — State Dislocated Worker Program.
Section 116L.18 — Special Incumbent Worker Training Grants.
Section 116L.19 — Definitions.
Section 116L.191 — Workforce Center; Credential Assistance.
Section 116L.20 — Workforce Development Fund.
Section 116L.35 — Inventory Of Economic Development Programs.
Section 116L.361 — Definitions.
Section 116L.3625 — Administrative Costs.
Section 116L.364 — Program Purpose And Design.
Section 116L.365 — Housing For Homeless.
Section 116L.366 — Requirements Of Organizations Receiving Grants.
Section 116L.40 — Definitions.
Section 116L.41 — Commissioner's Duties And Powers; Agreements.
Section 116L.42 — Jobs Training Grants.
Section 116L.56 — Definitions.
Section 116L.561 — Minnesota Youth Program.
Section 116L.562 — Youth-at-work Grant Program.
Section 116L.61 — Definitions.
Section 116L.62 — Distribution And Use Of State Money.
Section 116L.63 — Criteria For Distribution Of Money.
Section 116L.64 — Money Distribution.
Section 116L.66 — First Source Agreements.
Section 116L.665 — Workforce Development Board.
Section 116L.666 — Workforce Development Areas.
Section 116L.667 — Rural Career Counseling Coordinators.
Section 116L.86 — Employment And Training Programs.
Section 116L.881 — Indian Tribe Plans.
Section 116L.96 — Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership.
Section 116L.976 — Early Warning System.
Section 116L.98 — Workforce Program Outcomes.
Section 116L.99 — Women And High-wage, High-demand, Nontraditional Jobs Grant Program.