Data Products Built by and for Puerto Rican Communities

The Opportunity Project tackles challenges specific to Puerto Rico, including supporting children's mental health and renewable energy.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Data Products Built by and for Puerto Rican Communities The Opportunity Project (TOP) wrapped up 2022 with a collection of new federal open data products produced by and for Puerto Rican communities. The products use data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal agencies to tackle a wide range of challenges, from creating uniform addressing systems across Puerto Rico to supporting growing efforts to transition the island's energy grid to renewable energy sources. Read More Since June, Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL), which includes the TOP initiative, has worked with community, nonprofit and municipal government partners to help them build tools for local leaders to address these and other challenges, including growing parental engagement in education and developing the island's workforce opportunities. As these 2022 sprints wrap up, dynamic new community tools are already emerging. Continue reading to learn more about: Growing Census Bureau partnerships in Puerto Rico TOP Summit 2023 Help us spread the word about America Counts! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested In Cultivating the Next Generation of Minority Innovators The Opportunity Project brought its technology "sprints" to four higher education institutions that serve students of color. Learn More About America Counts America Counts features stories on various topics including:  Families, Housing, Employment, Business, Education, Economy  Emergency Management, Health, Population, Income and Poverty For the Media: Contact our Public Information Office for inquiries or interviews.  Don't miss an America Counts story! Use the button below to sign up and update your preferences. Subscribe

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