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Thank you, La Joya ISD

Thank you La Joya ISD for allowing us to participate in the CTE Transformation Advisory Committee luncheon. We are committed to our regional students' success, glad to be a community partner. Maricela "Mari" De León & Mr. Cantu CTE Transformation Advisory Committee Luncheon Pictured RGV LEAD Executive Director Maricela "Mari" De León and Mr. Cantu, La Joya ISD CTE Strategist.

Apr 28

Our Executive Director Ms. De Leon joined our regional youth at the RGV Startup Week Youth Panel in Brownsville, TX.

RGV Startup Week in Brownsville, TX

Heard some great testimonials and proud to share how #RGVLEAD is positioned to facilitate their goals in partnership with Member Districts and Industry Partners. Great job!

Apr 28

RGV LEAD is D.C. BOUND

For 33 years, RGV LEAD has driven economic and academic progress in the Rio Grande Valley. This partnership empowers us to showcase our work-based learning model to influential leaders in Washington.

Apr 27

Executive Director Maricela De León, MPA, CPM invited to join a very important graduation ceremony for our Member District PSJA ISD Harvard Zero-L Program.

PSJA ISD Graduation Ceremony

Joined by Judge Mancias, Judge Gonzalez, Mario Bracamontes, Veronica McCann, Dr. Thomas Garcia, and Hidalgo County Officials.

Apr 24

RGV LEAD - Leaving footprints wherever we go!

What a day it has been! We are excited to be a part of the Edinburg community and every regional community in the Rio Grande Valley.

Apr 24

The Business Playbook

Another productive day in the books! Great event!

Apr 24

Thank you, Texas Border Business

ICYMI: Thank you, Texas Border Business, for covering our story!

Apr 24

We are incredibly grateful to CareerBridge and AT&T for supporting the 2026 RGV Student Startup Showdown Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Thank you, Sponsors!

Thank you for investing in our students and helping us guide the next generation of RGV business leaders into a bright future!

Apr 24

Hear from students as they share how the S3 Challenge helped them become stronger leaders and innovators.

S3 Challenge: Shaping the future of the Valley

We are not only starting businesses; we are shaping the future of the Valley.

Apr 23

Medical Research and Education Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

Apr 23

LAST CALL TO BE A SPONSOR – S3 CHALLENGE 2026

This is it—your final opportunity to join RGV LEAD’s 2026 Student Startup Showdown (S3) Challenge as a sponsor. Be part of an initiative that is shaping the future of entrepreneurship, workforce development, and student success across the Rio Grande Valley. Your support directly impacts the next generation of innovators and leaders. Deadline: Friday, April 24 Act now to secure your sponsorship and champion student innovation in the RGV. Call now: 956-907-1227 Take this fin

Apr 22

PRESS RELEASE: RGV LEAD Launches Hidalgo County Criminal Justice Career and Legal Education Pipeline Initiative Following Texas Bar Foundation Awards Grant.

“This investment from the Texas Bar Foundation allows us to intentionally build a structured workforce pipeline connecting students to meaningful careers in the legal and criminal justice fields,” said Maricela De León, MPA, CPM, Executive Director of RGV Linking Economic and Academic Development (LEAD).

Apr 22

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