Valley group working with schools to fill construction worker shortage caused by ICE arrests
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The ongoing ICE arrests at construction sites are significantly impacting the workforce in the Rio Grande Valley, according to RGV LEAD Executive Director Maricela De Leon. She noted that concerns about worker shortages have prompted the organization to collaborate with local school districts. Over the past year, RGV LEAD has been taking high school students to construction sites to expose them to various trades. De Leon emphasized the importance of providing students with hands-on experience. The organization plans to increase these site visits in the upcoming school year to further engage students in the construction field.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
