A special thank you to our in-kind sponsors and Career Expo exhibitors for helping us create a meaningful and memorable experience for students from 13 RGV LEAD Member School Districts.

A student can learn a lot from a textbook, but some careers only start to feel real when there is a tool in hand, a job site in view, and a clear path from school to work. That was the focus of the latest edition of The Sergio Show, where host Sergio Sanchez spoke with Mari De León, Executive Director of RGV LEAD, about efforts to connect Rio Grande Valley students with career opportunities in the skilled trades.

This year, more than 300 students from across the Rio Grande Valley are registered to join us for a day focused on leadership, career readiness, and preparing the next generation of our regional workforce.

Career and technical education works best when schools, employers, colleges, and community partners build it together. That is why RGV LEAD was proud to be present with the La Joya ISD CTE Transformation Advisory Committee, supporting a Member District that continues to focus on strong pathways for students.

RGV LEAD Best Interns!

Welcome back, Edcouch-Elsa ISD! We are proud to have you as part of the RGV LEAD family and look forward to another great year together!

Last call for Sponsors!

We are excited to continue working alongside Mercedes Schools leadership, educators, and students to expand opportunities in career exploration, work-based learning, industry engagement, and workforce pipeline initiatives.

We are proud to continue our partnership with Lyford CISD and work alongside district leadership, educators, and students to expand opportunities in career exploration, work-based learning, industry engagement, and workforce pipeline initiatives.

That is what made this past week so meaningful for RGV LEAD and our Member District students from Donna ISD. Through a hands-on visit hosted by the Port of Brownsville, students had the opportunity to explore the world of manufacturing and logistics in a real workplace setting.

We are excited about the tremendous opportunities this renewed partnership will bring to La Joya ISD students through career-connected learning, work-based learning experiences, industry engagement, and regional workforce pipeline initiatives.

RGV LEAD is excited to welcome Valley View ISD back as a renewing Member District for the 2026–2027 academic year!