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Minnesota's DEED just revealed impressive outcomes from its Youth at Work and YouthBuild programs, helping thousands of at-risk youth gain valuable skills and credentials.

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DEED briefs committee on Youth at Work and YouthBuild funding and outcomes
DEED presented details on Youth at Work and YouthBuild: eligibility, typical award sizes (Youth at Work awards ranged roughly $50,000–$700,000; YouthBuild max ~$150,000), participation (~11,800 youth served for Youth at Work), and FY funding levels (Youth at Work: $750,000/year general fund + $4.348M workforce fund; YouthBuild: ~$1,000,000/year). Committee members sought more outcome detail; DEED said disaggregated outcomes are in the report.
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March 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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Daryl Otero's passionate plea for workforce development programs shines a light on the urgent need to empower at-risk youth and bridge gaps in opportunity.

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Daryl Otero presents Mad Dads workforce program to support at-risk youth
Daryl Otero discusses workforce development opportunities for youth at Mad Dads program.
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April 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Minnesota is set to invest $500,000 to expand the Right Track youth internship program, aiming to empower economically disadvantaged teens and bridge the skills gap in the workforce.

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Minnesota appropriates $500K for St. Paul's Right Track youth internship program
Minnesota allocates $500,000 to enhance St. Paul's Right Track youth internship program.
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March 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Minnesota's Senate is pushing for a crucial $2 million funding boost to empower disadvantaged youth with essential job skills and community support.

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Senator Pappas discusses $2M funding increase for youth workforce development programs
Funding increase aims to enhance skills and support for disadvantaged youth communities
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March 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Minnesota's Senate Bill 1740 is set to revolutionize program oversight by empowering the Inspector General to investigate fraud and enforce accountability like never before.

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Minnesota Inspector General gains authority to investigate program fraud and recommend sanctions
Inspector General can access records and recommend sanctions for fraud in department programs.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM