Building the Workforce Behind Regional Growth

Yesterday, Adam Gonzalez represented the Rio South Texas Region at National Signing Day hosted by Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, Texas.

This initiative highlights a critical pipeline for regional competitiveness, connecting students from High School CTE programs directly into postsecondary technical education. Through this collaboration with local school districts, students not only transition seamlessly into specialized training programs, but also receive scholarships that accelerate their path into high-demand careers.

The event brought together key regional stakeholders committed to workforce development, including COSTEP, RSTEF, Bechtel, Harlingen EDC, and Bert Ogden Auto Dealership Group.

Moments like this reflect how the Rio South Texas Region aligns education, industry, and economic development to build a workforce ready to support advanced manufacturing, logistics, and emerging industries.

As companies evaluate locations, workforce readiness is not a future advantage, it’s a present requirement. The Rio South Texas Region continues to deliver on both.

Join us in strengthening the future of the Rio South Texas Region.

Support the work of COSTEP and RSTEF as they advance workforce development, expand opportunity, and build the talent pipeline that drives regional growth.

Discover how your company can be part of this momentum: visit https://riosouthtexasregion.com and explore opportunities across one of North America’s most strategic regions.

Rio South Texas Region. One Region. Two Countries. One Future.