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Bloomington seeks $300,000 for youth internship and year‑round workforce programming
Summary
The city of Bloomington asked the Senate Jobs Committee for $300,000 to expand its Bloom program, a paid internship and career‑exploration initiative for 16‑ to 24‑year‑olds who face barriers to employment; city officials said last year 15 youth participated and this year they have 29 secured slots and hope to expand.
Senate File 1410 would appropriate $300,000 to the city of Bloomington to expand the Bloom workforce internship program and related year‑round workforce services.
Advocates and city staff told the Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Development that Bloom combines employer‑paid internships, career exploration and training to connect young people ages 16 to 24 with local employers. Kim Berger, Bloomington community development director, said the program targets youth who face barriers to employment and partners with local employers including Seagate, Polar Semiconductor, Larkin Hoffman, Wilderness Inquiry…
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