Our Work
RGV LEAD provides engagement opportunities that help students develop soft skills and increase their awareness of regional industry demands. It offers professional development opportunities for educational leaders on labor market information and works with postsecondary institutions and industry to engage K–12 students in career pathways.
Our Role
For over 30 years, RGV LEAD has partnered with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley, serving as a connector between education and industry. While the public and private sectors often meet people’s needs, gaps still exist—spaces where individuals lack the support necessary to lead productive lives. RGV LEAD helps bridge those gaps by uniting regional governments, businesses, philanthropies, and communities to create opportunities and transform lives.
Our Investments
As the project manager for regional joint ventures, RGV LEAD collaborates with entrepreneurs, businesses, and community organizations to design initiatives that leverage the strengths of both private and public sectors. These partnerships are aimed at driving economic development and expanding opportunities for upward mobility for families across the Rio Grande Valley.
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More pathways, more potential
2025 Student Startup Showdown
Authentic Voices & Stories
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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.