2005 Minnesota Statutes - 178.11 — Labor education advancement grant program.

     178.11 Labor education advancement grant program. 


    The commissioner shall establish the labor education 
 advancement grant program for the purpose of facilitating the 
 participation of minorities and women in apprenticeable trades 
 and occupations.  The commissioner shall award grants to 
 community-based organizations serving the targeted populations 
 on a competitive request-for-proposal basis.  Interested 
 organizations shall apply for the grants in a form prescribed by 
 the commissioner.  As part of the application process, 
 applicants must provide a statement of need for the grant, a 
 description of the targeted population and apprenticeship 
 opportunities, a description of activities to be funded by the 
 grant, evidence supporting the ability to deliver services, 
 information related to coordinating grant activities with other 
 employment and training programs, identification of matching 
 funds, a budget, and performance objectives.  Each submitted 
 application shall be evaluated for completeness and 
 effectiveness of the proposed grant activity. 


    HIST: 1995 c 224 s 72