Rio South Texas Region offers a young, growing, and bilingual workforce trained to meet the needs of modern industries. With a strong presence of community colleges, technical schools, and universities, companies gain access to talent that is not only skilled—but ready to adapt, produce, and grow.

Whether you’re hiring for advanced manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, or tech, our workforce works for you—fueling productivity and competitive advantage.

September 24, 2026

A $45 Million Expansion Is Coming to UT’s Education and Research Center in Laredo

The University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo is planning a $45 million […]
September 24, 2026

COSTEP Celebrates Two TAMIU Milestones in Laredo

COSTEP joined the Texas A&M International University community in Laredo for two milestones during Inauguration […]
September 24, 2026

From Monterrey to Texas: Edinburg and Río South Texas Counties Build a Stronger Path for Business Expansion

At Expo Pyme Monterrey, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC) connected with entrepreneurs and […]
September 14, 2026

Pharr Global Business Hub Earns International Recognition for Cross-Border Collaboration

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) has received international recognition from the International Economic […]
September 11, 2026

Building a Binational Talent Pipeline for the Rio South Texas Region

On September 10, 2026, the Binational Higher Education Advisory Council convened at the Port of […]
September 4, 2026

McAllen Prepares Infrastructure for the Next Wave of Industrial Growth

Growing industrial interest in the Rio South Texas Region is prompting the City of McAllen to anticipate […]
September 1, 2026

COSTEP and Rio South Texas Region Strengthen International Connections at the 2026 Transatlantic Business & Investment Conference

COSTEP and the Rio South Texas Region are participating in the 2026 Transatlantic Business & […]
August 28, 2026

Colombia–Laredo Prepares for a New Era of Logistics Integration

Expanded border infrastructure, a new industrial hub, and freight corridors aim to prepare Nuevo León […]
August 24, 2026

Investing in workforce development is investing in the future of the Rio South Texas Region.

We are proud to see the Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation (RSTEF) partnering […]