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# U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education Announce SelectTalentUSA, New Partnership to Increase Quality Jobs through FDI

# U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education Announce SelectTalentUSA, New Partnership to Increase Quality Jobs through FDI

May 2, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su  announced the launch of SelectTalentUSA, a joint initiative to help build a  pipeline of skilled workers to meet the growing workforce needs of foreign  multinationals as they establish new – or expand existing – operations in the  United States. The new partnership seeks to help foreign investors build local  and state partnerships, adapt their traditional talent-development approaches  to the U.S., and harness America’s unique comparative advantage—its diverse and  skilled workforce.

SelectTalentUSA supports the Departments’ efforts to  promote foreign direct investment (FDI) that creates good-paying jobs in  America. Encouraging these kinds of investments is an essential part of the  Biden-Harris Administration’s work to create an equitable economy for workers  and families and revitalize communities that have been overlooked or left  behind. The initiative also responds to the challenges that foreign investors  face as they enter the United States, by providing information and connections  on how to access and leverage the diverse American workforce.

“Ensuring we have a well-trained workforce is critical to  spurring more foreign direct investment in the U.S.,” said Secretary of  Commerce Gina Raimondo. “By connecting foreign multinationals to federal and  local partnerships that train American workers, SelectTalentUSA will help  encourage investment in America, create good-paying jobs, and get workers the skills they need to compete and thrive.”

"Promoting student achievement and equipping students  with the skills they need to be globally competitive is a core objective of our  Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative," said Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "SelectTalentUSA is an opportunity to showcase the  outstanding and diverse talent that we have in this country, demonstrate our  commitment to preparing the next generation of students to drive innovation in  the workforce, and drive home why companies around the world should consider  investing in America a smart investment.”

“Improving equitable access to good jobs helps to build an economy that works for everyone,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su.  “Leveraging our partnerships through SelectTalentUSA helps foreign investors  establish and expand access to a skilled and diverse workforce and underscores  our commitment to ensuring the U.S. retains its place among the most productive  and innovative economies in the world.”

The Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education will  pilot the program this year with the German, Swiss, and Austrian markets,  energizing existing cooperation with those countries on expanding  apprenticeships. The three Departments have in place a Joint Declaration of  Intent with the federal government of Germany and Memoranda of Understanding  with Switzerland and Austria—each meant to increase cooperation and exchange of  information on the countries’ well-established and highly successful  apprenticeship systems.

The Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education along  with over 20 other departments comprise the SelectUSA-led Interagency Investment Working Group (IIWG) to increase coordination and provide guidance and information related to specific and broad-reaching issues that affect  business investment decisions. SelectTalentUSA will leverage the IIWG to  connect foreign investors to the resources and experts to establish quality  training and education programs.

Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and  prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience  with a mentor, classroom instruction and a portable, nationally recognized  credential. Registered Apprenticeships are an effective recruitment, retention,  and training strategy to build a skilled and diverse workforce.
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