Binational education leaders say they’re ready to train 10,000 for Port of Brownsville companies
By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza • September 10, 2026 • 8 min read
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COSTEP brought education leaders from South Texas and Tamaulipas together to prepare for workforce needs tied to thousands of expected jobs.
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