Thank you, McAllen Economic Development Corporation for attending the Guide to 21st Century Talent Workshop. We are proud to see engagement with our EWD team and other America Makes partners to grow and strengthen the Rio Grande workforce. Thank you for having Emily Young and Jason Thomas!
Attention Rio Grande Valley business leaders! ?? Do you have a strong onboarding process? Are you connecting with local Workforce Solutions, colleges, and universities? Your community offers valuable resources—it's time to engage! At every company we visit, the challenge of hiring and retaining employees comes up. The key to overcoming this challenge lies in having a solid process, forming partnerships with local agencies, and adapting to the evolving workforce. The MEDC Team was fortunate to attend today’s Guide to 21st Century Talent workshop hosted by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and America Makes / National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM). The event brought together workforce professionals, economic development leaders, and local businesses to discuss solutions to the talent gap. Now, it’s your turn. Get involved! Attend workshops, collaborate with local agencies, and help create opportunities to educate, employ, and retain talent right here in our community. Thanks to America Makes and UTRGV’s Ron Garza and Dr. James Li for their insights. Learn more: www.AmericaMakes.us Ralph Garcia Josh Vasquez Susie Flores #mcallenedc #WorkforceDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #RioGrandeValley #Hiring #EmployeeRetention #MEDC #UTRGV #AmericaMakes