June 2021 Newsletter Vol. 2 Iss. 10
June 2021 | Vol.2, Iss. 10 June 2021 Newsletter Vol. 2 Iss.10
Academic Leadership Alliance Kicks Off Virtual Externship
Vol.2, Iss. 10 | June 2021 Academic Leadership Alliance Kicks Off Virtual Externship RGV LEAD, in collaboration with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, would like to thank the sponsors, employer partners, and IHE partners that presented and provided valuable feedback on the piloted virtual A-L-A Educator Externship. Teachers from La Joya ISD and San Perlita ISD collaborated virtually with various employers and college/university representatives to learn about critical employability skills that will benefit students and increase their chances of success in their chosen careers and college life. Eduardo Bravo and Alberto Gomez Isassi, Ph.D., Co-Founders & COO [...]
RGV LEAD Appoints New Board Members
Vol.2, Iss. 10 | June 2021 RGV LEAD Appoints New Board Members RGV LEAD is pleased to announce the appointment of two Board members. Adriana Sarmiento-McElrath, Vice President of Finance and Administration at the McAllen Economic Development Corporation & McAllen Foreign Trade Zone in the Greater McAllen Area, will serve on the RGV LEAD Board of Directors. Daylen K. Adams is an instructor for Hildalgo County and a Wounded Warrior Advocate. He will serve as an Associate Board member. "I enjoy the challenge of influencing a professional and competitive team through adhering to company policies and excellent [...]
RGV LEAD Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Vol.2, Iss. 10 | June 2021 RGV LEAD Hosts Town Hall Meeting RGV LEAD held an in-person Town Hall and Demo Experience for the workforce, education, and business & industry partners at the RGV Partnership building in Weslaco on June 9th. Participants were privileged to witness how Virtual Reality can impact their organizations’ training programs. The Town Hall showcased how the Rio Grande Valley can use simulation-based training and career exploration in manufacturing and the skilled trades. Through innovative workforce development, classroom to career pathways can be promoted in the community through hands-on pre-employment training and career [...]
