Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act of 2005

The Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act of 2005 proposed the creation of a specialized trade center and a technical training program to support economic development in Caribbean nations. Under this bill, the U.S. Secretary of State would provide grants to the Organization of American States to establish a Center for Caribbean Basin Trade and a skills-based education initiative.

The practical goal of this legislation was to strengthen the regional workforce by providing mid-level technical training through a combination of existing schools, private sector partnerships, and online learning. By improving the professional skills of workers in the Caribbean, the bill aimed to foster more stable trade relationships and economic growth between the United States and its neighbors in the Caribbean Basin.