About PEWD
We believe that targeted and industry-aligned education programs are the key to addressing the ever-widening skills gap in today's workforce. Our ultimate goal is to offer accessible pathways to strategically designed education programs that provide upskilling/reskilling opportunities for professionals. It is also to offer innovative initiatives that provide workforce-specific experiential learning opportunities for UTRGV students.
With support from our offices and departments, the Office of PEWD is here to kickstart your educational and career goals.
Our Mission
Leverage academic and institutional resources to create new and innovative workforce development opportunities through cutting-edge, responsive, and high-quality education programs aligned with UTRGV strategic plan and mission.
Our Staff

Vacant
Assistant Vice President for PEWD

Vacant
Director for Continuing Education and Language Programs

Erika Carrizales
Associate Director for Language Programs

Claudia Garcia, MA
Program Coordinator for Workforce Development

Miguel Elizondo
Financial Analyst

Claritza Molina
Administrative Associate

Angel Anguiano
Program Manager for Continuing Education

Eva Paschal
Program Specialist for CFSI

Lorena Carrizales
Office Assistant III for Continuing Education

Erika T. Garcia
Administrative Assistant I for Language Programs

Alma Seong, MBA
Learning Instruction Specialist II for Language Programs

Monica S. Arguello
Office Assistant III for Language Programs

Blanca Duarte
Learning Instruction Specialist I for Language Programs

Jake Gonzalez
Senior Marketing & Promotions Coordinator

Chelsea B. Arriaga
Web Content Specialist