KRGV Highlights RGVBA and RGV LEAD Partnership to Develop Future Construction Workforce
In a September 9, 2026 report by KRGV Channel 5, the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association was featured in coverage of a new partnership with RGV LEAD aimed at connecting high school students with career opportunities in the construction industry.
Reporter Santiago Caicedo spoke with Roy Perez, owner of LTR Construction and current RGVBA Vice President, about the importance of introducing young people to skilled trades and providing opportunities to explore careers in residential construction.
The initiative is designed to connect participating students with hands-on experiences at construction sites and pathways toward trade certifications, helping prepare future workers for opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley's growing building industry.
The report also featured RGV LEAD Executive Director Maricela de Leon, who discussed the importance of aligning classroom education with the skills and workforce needs of local employers.
Through this partnership, RGVBA and RGV LEAD are working to strengthen connections between education and industry while encouraging students to consider careers in construction trades.
The collaboration represents an important step toward addressing long-term workforce needs and supporting the continued development of the Rio Grande Valley's residential construction industry.
Read and watch the original KRGV Channel 5 report: RGV LEAD partners with local builders to train high school students for construction careers
Original reporting by Santiago Caicedo, KRGV Channel 5. Published September 9, 2026. Featuring Roy Perez, owner of LTR Construction and current RGVBA Vice President, and RGV LEAD Executive Director Maricela de Leon.
Cover image: RGVBA Executive Officer Johnny Vasquez speaking at RGV LEAD's Fall 2026 Leadership Workshop on construction workforce development. Originally published on RGVBA's official Facebook page. Photograph documents a related workforce-development event, not the September 9 KRGV interview.
