Rio Grande Guardian
Jorge Cardenas
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- Jorge Cardenas
- Runtime
- 8:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jorge Cardenas is chief information officer for the City of Brownsville. The Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with Cardenas at an event at Lit Fiber's office in downtown Brownsville. The City of Brownsville and Lit Fiber have entered into a public-private partnership to provide lightening fast internet via nterfiber optic cable to the residents of Brownsville.
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- Immense potential
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- 18:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- San Luis Potosí Gov. Ricardo Gallardo Cardona visits Mission to learn about the expansion of the Anzalduas International Bridge.
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- Orlando Campos Presentation
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- 26:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Orlando Campos, CEO of Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, has given an updated and detailed presentation on growth in his city. He gave the presentation at a Commercialization and Investment Tour hosted by the RGV Partnership. It was held at TSTC in Harlingen.
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- Orlando Campos
- Runtime
- 9:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Guardian secured an exclusive interview with Orlando Campos, CEO of Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, at the conclusion of the latest Commercialization & Investment Tour hosted by the RGV Partnership. The event was held at TSTC-Harlingen. In the interview, Campos discusses the latest economic development activity in his city.
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- Why I push for social gatherings and conferences for kids (Ep. 01)
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- 36:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- An in-depth and exclusive conversation with Dr.Marcos Silva, executive director of RGV LEAD.
In this episode, Silva explores the vital role of social gatherings and conferences in the development of children. Discover why these events are crucial for fostering personal growth, building connections, and enhancing learning experiences for young minds. Join us as we delve into the benefits and impact of these activities on kids' futures.
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- Mid-Valley Magic (Ep. 14)
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- 39:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Steve Valdez, executive director of Weslaco EDC, discusses how his city’s central location in the RGV continues to be a catalyst for inward investment. Discover the strategies driving Weslaco’s growth and success.
🎧 Dive into our latest podcast to hear more about these exciting news
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- Ruben Cantu
- Runtime
- 12:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Ruben Cantu, founder and executive director of Brownsville-based LMNTS, recently hosted a workshop at the eBridge Center about AI. It was titled: "AI took my job… to the next level!" Among the topics discussed were Understanding Al Basics; Cost-Effective Al Solutions; Ethical Considerations; and Collaboration and Networking. After the workshop had concluded, Cantu gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview.
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- Adam Gonzalez
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Adam Gonzalez, CEO of the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, gave a presentation about the new RioPlex marketing initiative to members of COBIFER on July 24, 2024. COBIFER comprises chambers of commerce and business groups in the Reynosa area. The event was held at the headquarters of Grupo Río San Juan, Reynosa. Gonzalez's presentation was in Spanish.
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- Mario Reyna
- Runtime
- 10:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Mario Reyna, point person for the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force, gave a presentation about the new RioPlex marketing initiative to members of COBIFER on July 24, 2024. COBIFER comprises chambers of commerce and business groups in the Reynosa area. The event was held at the headquarters of Grupo Río San Juan, Reynosa. Reyna's presentation was in Spanish.
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- UTRGV-NVTX Energy tie-up Part One
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- UT-Rio Grande Valley and NVTX Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the university doing more research in battery energy storage. NVTX is a startup company from Nevada that offers battery energy storage solutions using Sodium-Ion and LFP battery technology. In this interview, Lt. Co. (Ret) Warren Rapp discusses the new partnership. Rapp is COO of NVTX Energy.
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- UTRGV-NVTX Energy tie-up Part Two
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- 4:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- UT-Rio Grande Valley and NVTX Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the university doing more research in battery energy storage. NVTX is a startup company from Nevada that offers battery energy storage solutions using Sodium-Ion and LFP battery technology. In this interview, Dr. John Saygin, senior vice president for research at UTRGV discusses the new partnership.
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- Combating poverty, Valley style (Ep.13)
- Runtime
- 45:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Mario Reyna, point person for the Prosperity Task Force, highlights the initiatives the group has undertaken to create more human capital.
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- Victor Perez
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Pharr Economic Development Corporation President Victor Perez has welcomed another cold storage facility to the Pharr Produce Park. The park is close to the Pharr International Bridge, which handles more fresh produce than any other bridge in the nation. In this interview, Perez discusses the second cold storage warehouse to be built in the park by Greenway Construction.
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- Ramon Mery
- Runtime
- 7:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The latest cold storage facility coming to south Pharr is owned by LakeWay Foods, LLC, and is being constructed by sister company Greenway Construction. It is being built in the Pharr Produce Park at 925 W. Capote Central. The first phase of development will see a facility built at about 50,000 square feet. The second phase will see it expanded to around 94,000 square feet. The Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with LakeWay CEO Ramon Mery at the company's groundbreaking ceremony.
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- Focus on what we are good at
- Runtime
- 35:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rolando Pablos, the former CEO of BorderPlex, provides advice and pointers to those developing the RioPlex marketing project.
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- Darcia Cuellar
- Runtime
- 15:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Darcia Cuellar is Dropout Recovery Program Senior Director for Region One Education Service Center. In this interview, Cuellar says school districts in the region can get a lot of financial support if they bring dropout students back to class. She says they will be helping the students and the economy.
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- Viva for VIDA (Ep. 13)
- Runtime
- 21:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Description: Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) President Felida Villarreal gives an update on her group’s work and how it interconnects with the Prosperity Task Force.
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- COSTEP supports RioPlex
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- 8:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- COSTEP executive director Adam Gonzalez explains how his group will benefit from the regional RioPlex marketing initiative.
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- Marketing the RGV. (Ep. 12)
- Runtime
- 52:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Description: The Rio Grande Valley Partnership may be 80 years old. But it shows no sign of slowing down. CEO Daniel Silva discusses the group’s wide-ranging agenda, which includes marketing the region.
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- Overcoming the social determinants of health. (EP. 11)
- Runtime
- 46:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The AltaCair Foundation has burst on the scene in the RGV. Join us for an in-depth interview with its executive director, Dr. Rashmi Chandran, and board member, Veronica Gonzales. Learn how the foundation is addressing the social determinants of health and making a difference in the community. 🏥🤝🌟
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- Apprenticeships are important for economic development (EP.10)
- Runtime
- 51:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- STC’s Carlos Margo is touring Hidalgo and Starr counties to explain to employers the value of apprenticeship programs.
Don’t miss this important discussion on education and community prosperity! #RioGrandeGuardianPodcast
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- Victor Perez
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RGV College is celebrating the commencement of its inaugural Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program. Under the program, a cohort of 12 nursing students are learning theory in the classroom at the college for the part of the week, and getting paid while getting practical experience at DHR Health during the other part of the week. The program has been endorsed by the Texas Board of Nursing. The program means a lot to Victor Perez, president of Pharr Economic Development Corporation. Pharr EDC recently provided a grant to Pharr-based RGV College recently. And Perez was on the PSJA ISD school board when the first high school students from the area started learning to become nurses. Here is an interview with the Pharr EDC chief.
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- Nori Zapata
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RGV College is celebrating the commencement of its inaugural Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program. Under the program, a cohort of 12 nursing students are learning theory in the classroom at the college for the part of the week, and getting paid while gaining practical experience at work at DHR Health during the other part of the week. The program has been endorsed by the Texas Board of Nursing. Here is an interview with Nori Zapata, senior vice president of education and career development at DHR Health.
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- Dr. Annabelle Palomo
- Runtime
- 6:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RGV College is celebrating the commencement of its inaugural Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program. Under the program, a cohort of 12 nursing students are learning theory in the classroom at the college for the part of the week, and getting paid while gaining practical experience at work at DHR Health during the other part of the week. The program has been endorsed by the Texas Board of Nursing. Here is an interview with Dr. Annabelle Palomo, CEO of RGV College.
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- South Texas Alliance of Cities
- Runtime
- 13:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The South Texas Alliance of Cities held a quarterly meeting in Brownsville on July 9, 2024. In a private meeting the group discussed the drought, immigration, and economic development. They also had a White House zoom call. Later in the day the group visited the Port of Brownsville and SpaceX's Starbase. This video contains most of a press conference the Alliance held.
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- And another cotton warehouse going up in the RGV.
- Runtime
- 14:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Description: CIL President says he is bullish about the future of the region.
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- Calling RGV ambassadors; have your passports ready.
- Runtime
- 7:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- 23 Texas communities and businesses visit Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. The RGV is noticeable for its absence. That cannot happen again, says business leader Joaquin Spamer.
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- National Civic League praises Edinburg’s inclusivity.
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza says the recent designation will be promoted on the city’s water towers.
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- John Cowen
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Brownsville Mayor John Cowen says the RGV should have been represented on a big trade mission Gov. Greg Abbott is currently hosting in Asia. Why no one from the RGV stepped forward to participate is not yet clear. So, the region missed out on visits with investors from Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. In the interview, Mayor Cowen also discusses his efforts to get more federal funding for his city's big desalination project.
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- Vicente Gonzalez
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez participated in a private meeting about economic development and international trade at La Posada in Mission on July 2, 2024. The event was hosted by former Mission Mayor Armando O’Caña and the guest of honor was the incoming mayor of Monterrey, Adrian De La Garza. Also in the meeting was state Sen. Juan Hinojosa. After the event had ended, Gonzalez gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview.
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- Adrian De La Garza
- Runtime
- 5:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- El ex alcalde de Misión Armando O’Caña entrevistó al alcalde entrante de Monterrey, Adrián De La Garza, sobre el desarrollo económico. O'Caña organizó una reunión privada con el dignatario mexicano en La Posada en Mission. Entre los asistentes se encontraban el representante federal Vicente González y el senador estatal Juan Hinojosa.
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- Introducing the Frontera Leadership Institute
- Runtime
- 17:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Frontera Leadership Institute is specifically designed for first-generation college students in Brownsville. Administered by nonprofit group LMNTS, the free, three-month program is being held at the eBridge Center in downtown Brownsville. LMNTS’ co-founder Ruben Cantu says the program's main goal is to provide students with important skills in technology, product development, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
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- 🚀 Regional Recover, Restore & Redirect campaign is launched!🚀 (EP.09)
- Runtime
- 1:00:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Region One Education Service Center Executive Director Daniel P. King is a key member of the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force. In this podcast, he explains why the group is focusing heavily on dropout prevention and recovery. 🎓📚🤝
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- Keith Patridge Tribute
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Our friends at Mexico Industry have produce a fantastic tribute video to Keith Patridge, the longtime and legendary president and CEO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation. Patridge recently announced his retirement.
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- Steve Taylor and Carlos Cascos
- Runtime
- 53:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- September 24, 2018: There is a race for Cameron County Judge. Incumbent Eddie Treviño, a Democrat and an attorney, is up against former Texas Secretary of State and County Judge Carlos Cascos, a Republican and an accountant. Today we feature Cascos.
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- Mari and Carlos Cascos
- Runtime
- 1:01:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- December 20, 2017: Former Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos is our guest today for the latest in our series, Conversation with the Candidates.
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- San Juan residents speak out
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- 47:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- San Juan Economic Development Corporation hosted a "Downtown Development Plan Open House" at the San Juan Library on June 26, 2024. The controversial plan to demolish the famous San Juan Hotel and replace it with a conference center was not on the agenda. However, that did not stop local residents speaking out about it during a public comment period.
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- Manuel Cruz
- Runtime
- 11:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A bill to set up a regional mobility authority for the Rio Grande Valley has been on the books for the past five years. But nothing much has happened. Now that is about to change, says Manuel Cruz, executive director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Corporation. A regional mobility authority would be in charge of mass transit in the RGV.
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- SId Miller
- Runtime
- 14:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller was guest speaker at a True Texas Project event in Harlingen on June 22, 2024. He spoke about Mexico's water debt with the U.S. and explored ways of getting the country to meet its treaty obligations.
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- The RGV needs more venture capital. (EP.08)
- Runtime
- 40:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- 🎙️ Rio Grande Guardian Podcast Episode! 🎙️
Dive into our latest discussion with Bryan Cook, an industrial real estate developer and expert on the maquiladora industry in Reynosa. In this episode, Cook provides an in-depth analysis of the maquiladora industry and shares insights on improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🌐🏭💡
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Don’t miss this valuable discussion on industrial development and entrepreneurship!
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- Dr. Roberto Alejandro Cruz
- Runtime
- 13:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- DHR Health has become the first hospital south of San Antonio to successfully administer Leqembi, an FDA-approved medication for the early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This achievement marks a groundbreaking advancement in healthcare for the Rio Grande Valley, says Dr. Roberto Alejandro Cruz, of DHR's Neurology Institute.
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- RGV Hispanic Chamber panel
- Runtime
- 52:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon titled: "The Future of the Latino Economic Impact in the U.S. &Texas." Held at the DoubleTree Suites in McAllen, the panelists were: Ramiro Cavazos, president/CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Massey Villarreal, chair of the Texas Association of Business; Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business. The moderator was Julian Alvarez, senior vice president and director of business development for Lone Star National Bank. The panelists focused on the evolving economic contributions and influence of the Latino community in the United States, with a particular focus on Texas. Here is a video recording of the discussion.
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- Robert Lozano
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Businessman Roberto Lozano used the Q&A session of a recent RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event to promote the new Rioplex marketing campaign. VIPs on the podium - Ramiro Cavazos, Massey Villarreal, and Glenn Hamer - liked the name. So did moderator, Julian Alvarez.
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- Hidalgo County Judge, Discusses Marketing The Region. ( EP.07)
- Runtime
- 47:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In our latest episode, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez discusses the launch of the Prosperity Task Force to tackle poverty. He shares his satisfaction with the buy-in from regional leaders and the collaborative efforts of fifteen dedicated subcommittees. Judge Cortez also delves into the strategies for marketing the Hidalgo County region. 🤝📈
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- Henry Cuellar
- Runtime
- 8:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- US Rep. Henry Cuellar spoke at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Las Americas Roma Logistics & Industrial Park on June 18, 2024.. Afterwards he held a press gaggle with reporters. He told reporters about the importance of the new industrial park, Mexico's water debt to the United States, and his efforts to stop illegal guns and weapons going south into Mexico.
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- Two nations, But one region.
- Runtime
- 37:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- 🌍 CEO Group leader Joaquin Spamer explains why the Rio Grande Valley-Northern Tamaulipas region needs a rebrand. Discover the vision behind this transformative idea! 🌐✨
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- Dr. Cynthia Gutierrez
- Runtime
- 10:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The City of Pharr is the first municipality in the Rio Grande Valley to set up its own public health department. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Cynthia Gutierrez says the new department augments Hidalgo County’s public health department. She says there are a lot of federal grants cities can go after if they have a public health department.
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- Victor Perez
- Runtime
- 8:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Victor Perez, president of Pharr Economic Development Corporation, says he is working on a number of big projects at the moment. One involves setting up an international incubator with UT-Rio Grande Valley. Another involves setting up a new foreign trade zone with Hidalgo County and the cities of Donna and Weslaco. A third involves boosting higher education opportunities in the healthcare sector in his city. Here is the exclusive interview.
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- Alberto Treviño
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Texas Workforce Commission has awarded a High Demand Job Training Grant to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio and Rio Grande Valley College, with Pharr Economic Development Corporation matching the grant for a grand total of $299,364. The funding will go towards training students for rewarding careers in the medical industry, helping to address the critical demand for healthcare workers in the Rio Grande Valley. Here is an interview with Alberto “Albert” Treviño, the commissioner representing labor on the Texas Workforce Commission.
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- Francisco Almaraz
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Texas Workforce Commission has awarded a High Demand Job Training Grant to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio and Rio Grande Valley College, with Pharr Economic Development Corporation matching the grant for a grand total of $299,364. The funding will go towards training students for rewarding careers in the medical industry, helping to address the critical demand for healthcare workers in the Rio Grande Valley. Here is an interview with Francisco ‘Frank’ Almaraz, CEO of Workforce Solutions.
