UTRGV Professional Education & Workforce Development

🎉 This week, we proudly welcomed the newest cohort of the Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program, kicking off their journey at the Pharr One Building, generously hosted by the City of Pharr.

Participants were welcomed to the program by Director Blanca Davila before beginning their first track with instructor Dr. Marco Garza, who led a dynamic session focused on ethical principles in public personnel administration. Through discussion and real-world case studies, participants explored how integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making shape public service, employee relations, and organizational culture.

👏 Thank you to our dedicated participants for investing in your professional growth, to Dr. Marco Garza for sharing his expertise, and to the City of Pharr for hosting and supporting the launch of this new cohort.

🌟 As the only Certified Public Manager Program available in the Rio Grande Valley, UTRGV is proud to serve as the valley's exclusive CPM host, developing the next generation of public sector leaders.

👉 Learn more about the CPM Program: https://bit.ly/UTRGVCPMProgram

We welcomed the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Executive Leadership team back to the UTRGV Brownsville Campus for the second session of their customized Executive Leadership Training Program.

Led by Dr. Luzelma Canales, participants explored Leading with Strategy: Strategic Planning & Decision-Making, gaining valuable insights to help drive organizational success and impactful leadership.

👏 Thank you to BPUB's executive leaders for your engagement and commitment to professional growth, and a special thank you to Dr. Canales for another outstanding session.

We look forward to hosting Session 3: Communicating to Influence – Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management.

📚 Are you looking to improve your English for college, a better career, or stronger communication skills? Our Intensive English Program can help you get there

✅ Beginner-friendly Basic II level starts January 2027
✅ Build confidence in speaking, reading, and writing English
✅ Prepare for academic and professional success

🌎 International students: Apply early to allow time for admissions and student visa processing.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/UTRGVEnglishLanguagePrograms
📅 Meet with a student advisor for personalized guidance.

🌟 We are proud to partner with the City of Elsa and Elsa Economic Development Corporation to deliver the second cohort of Leadership Elsa, a customized professional development program designed to strengthen leadership and workplace skills.

Over the past two sessions, participants explored leadership fundamentals with Dr. Irma Pye, gaining practical strategies to lead with confidence and make a greater impact in their organizations and community.

👏 Thank you to the City of Elsa and Elsa EDC for continuing to invest in your workforce, and thank you to Dr. Irma Pye for her outstanding instruction.

➡️ Next up: Customer Service foundations with instructor Michael Flores.

💻📈 Our Certified Public Manager (CPM) cohort has been hard at work in Track 6A: Information Systems for Managers—exploring how technology and information systems can help public sector leaders make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and better serve their communities.

A special thank you to Andy Garcia, Co-Interim City Manager for the City of Mission, for hosting and instructing at the Alton Recreation Center, and to Carlton T. Nelson, Research & Instruction Librarian at UTRGV, for leading the virtual session via Zoom and sharing valuable insights on information resources and technology for managers.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the City of Alton, TX Government for hosting our cohort and supporting professional development opportunities for public sector leaders throughout the region.

👏 Thank you to our CPM participants for their continued commitment to professional growth and public service leadership. We look forward to sharing more highlights as this cohort continues its journey!

👉 Learn more about the Certified Public Manager Program: https://bit.ly/UTRGVCPMProgram

🐾 Our summer Veterinary Assistant Program participants recently had the opportunity to learn from Mimi Reyes, Animal Behavioral Specialist, during an engaging and informative guest presentation.

Students explored a variety of important topics, including:
🐶 Responsible pet ownership
🩺 Zoonotic diseases and public health awareness
🐾 Understanding animal behavior and reactions
🥣 Animal nutrition
🎓 Pre-veterinary educational pathways and requirements

Experiences like these help connect classroom learning to real-world animal care and veterinary careers.

👏 A special thank you to Mimi Reyes for sharing her expertise, passion, and valuable insights with our students. Your knowledge helped inspire the next generation of animal care professionals!

Interested in a career working with animals? Registration is open until September 18, 2026, for our Fall Veterinary Assistant Program. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/UTRGVVetAssistant

💪 Why pay more later for our Personal Trainer Certification? Register by September 4, 2026 and save $100 with our Early Bird Special.

✅ Train at UTRGV Facilities
✅ Hands-On Fitness Labs
✅ National Certification Preparation
✅ FREE Health Coach Certification Included

🏃 Secure your spot and your savings today: https://bit.ly/UTRGVPersonalTrainer

🦷💻 Our Dental Assistant Program combines the flexibility of instructor-led online lectures with the essential hands-on experience of in-person practical lab instruction, giving you the opportunity to learn both the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dental field.

📍 Available in Brownsville and Edinburg, TX
📅 Register on or before August 28, 2026, to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/UTRGVDentalAssistant

Every lab result starts with a skilled Phlebotomy Technician.

Train in our Instructor-Led Phlebotomy Technician Program offered in:
📍 Brownsville
📍 Edinburg

Learn how to:
✅ Perform Venipunctures Safely
✅ Collect & Handle Specimens Properly
✅ Understand Anatomy & Physiology
✅ Practice Infection Control & Clinical Safety
✅ Develop Professional Patient Communication Skills

📅 Register on or before September 11, 2026 to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/UTRGVPhlebotomyTech

🏥 Medical Billing & Coding Specialists play a critical role in ensuring healthcare providers are paid accurately and patients receive the benefits they're entitled to.

In our online Medical Billing & Coding Program, you'll learn:
✅ ICD-10-CM & CPT Coding
✅ Insurance Claims Processing
✅ CMS 1500 Claim Forms
✅ HIPAA & Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
✅ Medicare, Medicaid & Commercial Insurance Plans

🎓 Take the NWCA Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification Exam on the final day of the program!

📅 Register on or before September 11, 2026 to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/UTRGVMedicalBillingCoding