[McAllen, Texas — October 27, 2026] — Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley (WFS) and Workforce Solutions Cameron (WFSC) brought together over 100 regional leaders, employers, educators, economic development professionals, and community partners for the State of the Regional Workforce Conference, an initiative focused on strengthening collaboration and preparing the Rio Grande Valley workforce for the evolving needs of the regional economy.

PHARR, Texas – Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande (WFS), in partnership with The PossAble Dream Foundation and The PossAble Dream Adult High School, has been awarded a $150,000 Texas Industry Partnership (TIP) Grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to provide workforce training for 22 students pursuing careers in two of the region's most in-demand occupations: HVAC Technician and Medical Assistant.

Starr County, Texas — Workforce Solutions (WFS) is proud to announce the launch of the $100,000 Healthcare Internship Fund, an innovative workforce development initiative designed to create structured, paid internship opportunities for 91 students pursuing high-demand healthcare careers across the region.