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Senate committee hears Building Strong Communities apprenticeship‑readiness bill; program testimony highlights placements and supports
Summary
Senate File 15‑08, presented March 4 by Senator Jo McEwen, would provide state support for Building Strong Communities, a multi‑trade apprenticeship readiness program operating in several Minnesota regions.
Senate File 15‑08, presented March 4 by Senator Jo McEwen, would provide state support for Building Strong Communities (BSC), a multi‑trade apprenticeship readiness program that serves participants across the Twin Cities, Rochester, Mankato, Duluth and the Iron Range.
“Building Strong Communities is not just a workforce program. It’s a pathway to lifelong careers in the skilled trades,” Rick Martigan testified. Martigan identified himself as a U.S. Navy veteran and described BSC’s classroom and hands‑on model: eight‑week virtual construction classroom instruction delivered by…
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