Texas Border Business
WESLACO, Texas – Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) will host The State of Education and Industry on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, TX, at 11:00 am.
For over 30 years, RGV LEAD has connected industry and educational leaders to address the workforce demands of the Rio Grande Valley. Our mission is to equip our youth with the skills and credentials needed to thrive in the 21st century.
The State of Education and Industry will serve as a platform for collaboration, discussing our current and future workforce needs, and showcasing partnerships that have a direct impact on our students’ upward mobility. This event is a call to action to forge stronger partnerships shaping our community’s future.
“We are excited to organize an event that speaks directly to the mission of RGV LEAD. The State of Education and Industry will present elements that have impacted and will continue to impact the economic prosperity and education of our youth, in alignment with our workforce needs,” said Marcos Silva, Executive Director of RGV LEAD.
The State of Education and Industry will feature Norman Roy Garza, Jr., the inaugural Executive Director of the Texas Space Commission (TxSC), as a keynote speaker. The TxSC, launched in March of this year, is at the forefront of strengthening Texas’ leadership in civil, commercial, and military aerospace activities. Their mission includes promoting innovation in space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, as well as integrating space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. The event will also include a panel discussion on K-12, college, and industry partnerships that provide RGV students with life-changing opportunities.
We are proud to recognize the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation as a Legacy Builder Sponsor for their generous support in making this event possible.
If you would like to learn more about tickets or sponsorship opportunities for the State of Education and Industry, please email ycazarez@rgvlead.org.
