RGV LEAD Invites you to a State of Education & Industry Mini-Series Event

We will be hosting a State of Education & Industry Mini Series event titled:Career & Technology Work-Based Learning Showcase

📍 McAllen Chamber of Commerce 📅 October 29, 2025

The RGV LEAD Career & Technology Work-Based Learning Showcase will bring together educators, employers, and economic development leaders to strengthen the Rio Grande Valley’s workforce pipeline.

This event will highlight technology-driven solutions, local industry initiatives, and state-level leadership on Career & Technical Education (CTE) while offering valuable networking and collaboration opportunities. Why the RGV?

Program Highlights:

Premier Keynote Speaker: ZOHO Presentation on technology platforms that drive career readiness, digital collaboration, and student engagement in work-based learning.

Industry Spotlight: McAllen EDCs howcase of local industry initiatives, recruitment strategies, and partnerships that align with regional workforce needs.

Special Appearance: LJ Francis, State Board of Education District 2 Remarks on state of education priorities, policy direction for CTE, and the impact on Rio Grande Valley’s workforce schools.

Panel & Q&A - Regional educators, business leaders, and workforce experts discussing “The Future of Work-Based Learning”

RGV LEAD provides Member Districts with wide range of services to impact student success and academic performance while providing them with global experience in preparation for the workforace. We are excited to host you and are very appreciative of our event speakers.

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and with community support we hope to make this event accessible to many.Please feel free to share this with your networks—your support helps us amplify the impact.

Please RSVP via Eventrite or directly to [email protected].

Info: Hosted by RGV LEAD

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Avenue, McAllen, United States