Season 2 Episode 9 - Veronica Gonzalez (UTRGV)

Brownsville is growing at a rapid pace… If we want our community to compete in the future then education and workforce development have to lead the way.I sit down with Veronica Gonzales from UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to talk about how the City and UTRGV are working together through the “Task Force of the Future” to align growth, opportunity, and workforce needs.We talk about:✅ The expansion of Engineering programs in Brownsville✅ Workforce opportunities connected to SpaceX, LNG, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing✅ The future UTRGV expansion into North Brownsville✅ Student life, internships, research, and keeping local talent here at home✅ How Brownsville students can pursue more degrees locally without having to leave the cityEpisode Highlights:​ Over $514 MILLION invested by UTRGV into Brownsville since 2015​ UTRGV enrollment now exceeds 35,000 students Valley-wide​ Nearly 90% of students pay little to no tuition through financial aid and Tuition Advantage​ Engineering expansion directly tied to future workforce demand in Brownsville​ The City of Brownsville and UTRGV are building long-term partnerships focused on economic growth and opportunityGrowth is here. The question now is whether we are preparing our people to lead it?Watch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts: