We are a nonprofit working to ensure youth, regardless of background or circumstances, have access to the resources and relationships needed to reach their full potential in school and beyond.
Our work
Our story
We offer three distinct programs: help students develop soft skills and understand regional industry needs; train educational leaders in labor market data; and connect K–12 students to career pathways, supported by postsecondary institutions and industry.
For 30+ years, we have united industry and education to address the Rio Grande Valley's workforce needs. Serving Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron, and Starr counties, we drive economic growth through innovation and collaboration.
Our partners
What does our partners’ work look like in action? How does it create new opportunities? And what can we achieve when the right people come together?
Our ideas
Our Work
RGV LEAD offers three distinct programs: it helps students develop soft skills and understand regional industry needs; trains educational leaders on labor-market data; and connects K–12 students to career pathways, supported by postsecondary institutions and industry.
Our Role
For 30+ years, RGV LEAD has united industry and education to address the Rio Grande Valley's workforce needs. Serving Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron, and Starr counties, we drive economic growth through innovation and collaboration.
Our Investments
As the project manager for regional joint ventures, RGV LEAD unites entrepreneurs, businesses, and community groups to design impactful initiatives that leverage public and private sector strengths. These partnerships fuel economic growth and create new opportunities for upward mobility for Rio Grande Valley families.
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Driving Transformational Change
to effect lasting change
Unlocking Potential: The Crucial Role of Mindset in Shaping Young Lives
The impact of mindset.
RGV LEAD develops intentional strategies that are essential for fostering a growth mindset.
Celebrating Moms in the Workplace: Highlights of Industry Honorees
Moms driving progressive change
RGV LEAD honored the women who are raising families, excelling in their careers, and shaping the future of our region.
Liderazgo y defensa de los idiomas
Inspirar a los jóvenes para que lideren
RGV LEAD provides equitable access to high-level leadership training to thousands of high school students through the partnership and support of business partners and volunteers.
We're connecting, transforming, and inspiring the next generation of diverse leaders and talent for companies and communities across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
Career exploration and preparation
Education & Career EXPO
The Expo event provides valuable information to students about the region's in-demand occupations, empowering them to select career-focused endorsements and pathways as they prepare for life after graduation. Students network with Rio Grande Valley businesses from the region's top industries. This unique experience immerses students in the world of opportunity.
Going beyond the skills gap
Career readiness is part of the institution’s strategic plan
The goal of institutional integration is for students to experience multiple “touchpoints” of career readiness—in programs, services, and one-on-one conversations around competencies.
Changemakers
Individually good, collectively great
RGV LEAD is committed to shaping a future where changemakers join forces to amplify their strengths and drive their impact. By prioritizing cooperation and community over competition, scarcity, and gatekeeping, we are cultivating collective intelligence to fuel systemic change.
Career readiness
Every student deserves this type of classrooms
We support the development and use of high-quality instructional materials and invest in strong teacher preparation and support programs.