How the next generation of bankers are being trained in the Rio Grande Valley
The paid internship program matches UTRGV students with South Texas banks as a workforce development effort by the city of... Read more »
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Cameron County delays vote on Saronic shipyard tax break deal — again. Here’s why
Commissioners sought more answers on a proposed incentive package tied to a $3.2 billion project that could bring 10,000 jobs... Read more »
Inside Cameron County’s big economic pitch to snag 10,000 shipyard jobs
County leaders are expected to approve a tax incentive package tied to Saronic Technologies’ proposed $3.2 billion shipyard.... Read more »
Sluggish job growth trends continue across the Rio Grande Valley in April
The Rio Grande Valley added jobs through April, but growth across both major metro areas continued slowing compared to the... Read more »
Meet the new nonprofit that wants to help build the Valley’s advanced manufacturing economy
The South Texas Advanced Manufacturing Partnership wants to build workforce pipelines, recruit companies, and grow advanced manufacturing in South Texas.... Read more »
South Texas College and Mid-Valley International Airport launch first avionics program in South Texas
The program will prepare students for the growing demand tied to airport expansion and aerospace employers like SpaceX.... Read more »
Brownsville still losing jobs, while McAllen ranks among Texas’ fastest-growing metros
New Texas labor data shows the Valley’s two largest metros moving in different directions, even as both continue posting some... Read more »
Stanley Black & Decker is investing $4M to expand its Mission plant and add 88 new jobs
The global tool manufacturer will add a new assembly line, expand production capacity, and retain 150 jobs in Mission.... Read more »
Reynosa’s workforce is being built in real time — and under pressure
More than 6,000 students attended a higher-ed expo in Reynosa last week, as universities, employers, and students race to adapt... Read more »
Los Fresnos shelter for unaccompanied minors closes, laying off dozens of workers
The shelter’s federal contract was not renewed, leading to 56 layoffs as demand for services declined.... Read more »
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