The CHRES initiative is one of several consortiums of universities and national laboratories sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Minority Institutions Collaboration program.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)