Students who are interested in law enforcement need more than a career brochure. They need honest guidance, real examples, and trusted professionals who can explain what public service looks like before, during, and after the badge.

RGV LEAD is proud to recognize Miah, our Summer Data Entry Intern, whose path with the organization began as a Student Ambassador and has continued through meaningful summer service.

Please join us in welcoming Oscar to the RGV LEAD team as our Summer Administrative Assistant Intern!

RGV LEAD is proud to announce that Los Fresnos CISD has renewed its membership for the 2026–2027 academic year!

Maricela "Mari" De León, Executive Director of RGV LEAD, has been invited to serve as a panelist at Powering Texas & Regional Growth: Infrastructure & Workforce Exchange, hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects, known as I-LinCP, in partnership with the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation.

We are excited to partner with San Benito CISD in expanding intentional college, career, and workforce readiness opportunities for students through innovative programming, work-based learning experiences, industry partnerships, educator professional development, and leadership initiatives.

RGV LEAD bridges the gap between academic learning and economic development.

RGV LEAD is proud to recognize Donna ISD as a returning Member District for the 2026–2027 academic year! Your continued investment in college, career, and workforce readiness demonstrates a shared commitment to preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

Rio Grande Valley Builders Association is hosting Parade of Homes. Register or follow their page for more info!

“Over the past year, we have focused on restoring, strengthening and repositioning RGV LEAD. As we enter our next strategic planning cycle, I believe we have an opportunity to move beyond sustaining the organization and instead position RGV LEAD as the regional leader in workforce ecosystem development. I look forward to working alongside the Board as we define that vision together.”

RGV LEAD Morning Strategic Planning meeting in Mission, Texas at the Mission EDC CEED building.

Since his tenure on the Texas State Board of Education, he has directly supported PFL initiatives through RGV LEAD's student leadership workshops, which focus on college and career readiness.