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Committee hears bill to expand Helmets to Hardhats veteran-to-trades program
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony March 4 on House File 1004, which would support Helmets to Hardhats, a program connecting veterans to registered apprenticeship and construction careers; lawmakers laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the budget.
Representative Tom Sexton introduced House File 1004 to the House Workforce, Labor and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee on March 4, 2025, presenting a bipartisan bill that would support the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program and its work connecting veterans to construction and trade careers.
Why it matters: committee members and witnesses said the program helps transition veterans into stable, well-paid careers through registered apprenticeship pathways, potentially addressing both veteran unemployment and industry labor shortages.
Representative Sexton, who identified his House District as 19B and discussed his military and construction-industry background, said the bill has strong bipartisan support and 21 coauthors. He…
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