11/12/2025
Rio South Texas Region Bilingual Workforce. A Binational Advantage.
Across the Rio South Texas Region, the connection between education, industry, and community is shaping one of the most dynamic and future-ready workforces in North America.
With a regional employment base of nearly 900,000 people and a growing bilingual talent pool, the Rio South Texas Region offers one of the most competitive labor forces in the United States. This unique advantage, fluent in English and Spanish, and culturally attuned to both nations, empowers companies to expand operations, scale innovation, and connect seamlessly to global markets.
In cities like Pharr, Edinburg, Harlingen, and Brownsville, this vision comes to life through workforce resource centers, externship programs, and public–private partnerships that empower students, educators, and employers alike. Together, they are building a bilingual, binational workforce ready to meet the evolving demands of global industry, and to do so with the strength, creativity, and resilience that define this region.
In Rio South Texas, talent knows no borders. Our people are our greatest investment — fluent in two languages, connected by one purpose, and inspired by one shared future.
Meet the workforce that powers the U.S.–Mexico corridor at https://riosouthtexasregion.com/
Texas Economic Development Corporation Adam Gonzalez Rafael Tapia Sergio Gracia
