Puerto Rico White House Fact Sheet

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Hosts Economic Dialogue with the Government of Puerto Rico to Jointly Advance Economic Development in 2023

“Today, the White House hosted Governor Pedro Pierluisi and members of his cabinet for the first Puerto Rico Economic Dialogue, to ensure resources from the federal and Puerto Rico governments are invested effectively, swiftly, and equitably to benefit all residents of Puerto Rico…
DDEC and the Department of Labor (DOL) will expand the use of Registered Apprenticeship in critical sectors of the Puerto Rican economy, including construction, advanced manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, and health care. With support from DOL, DDEC and the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (PRDLHR) has committed to increase federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act fund utilization by $15 million by the end of the 2023 fiscal year, unlocking greater investment in workforce training and development initiatives.
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) will invest $6.7 million through a new partnership with UnidosUS and the One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico to provide workforce training in high-growth construction and aviation sectors.
The National Council on Disability will provide technical assistance to both federal and Puerto Rico government agencies to ensure actions announced at the Economic Dialogue are implemented in a way that is inclusive of and accessible to people with disabilities.”