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About PEWD


Welcome to the website dedicated to the Office of Professional Education and Workforce Development (PEWD). Established in February 2019, this office leverages institutional and academic resources to create new workforce development opportunities regionally and globally. We create opportunities by providing cutting-edge, responsive, and high-quality education programs aligned with UTRGV's strategic plan and mission.

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


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Vacant
Assistant Vice President for PEWD

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Denise Evans, MBA
Director for Continuing Education and Language Programs

Erika Carrizales

Erika Carrizales
Associate Director for Language Programs

Claudia Garcia

Claudia Garcia, MA
Program Coordinator for Workforce Development

Miguel Elizondo, Financial Analyst

Miguel Elizondo
Financial Analyst

Claritza Molina, Administrative Associate

Claritza Molina
Administrative Associate

Angel Anguiano

Angel Anguiano
Program Manager for Continuing Education

Eva Paschal

Eva Paschal
Program Specialist for CFSI

Lorena Carrizales

Lorena Carrizales
Office Assistant III for Continuing Education

Erika Garcia

Erika T. Garcia
Administrative Assistant I for Language Programs

Alma Seong

Alma Seong, MBA
Learning Instruction Specialist II for Language Programs

Monica Arguello

Monica S. Arguello
Office Assistant III for Language Programs

Blanca Duarte

Blanca Duarte
Learning Instruction Specialist I for Language Programs

Jake Gonzalez - Senior Marketing & Promotions Coordinator

Jake Gonzalez
Senior Marketing & Promotions Coordinator

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Chelsea B. Arriaga
Web Content Specialist

Contact the Office of Professional Education and Workforce Development


Edinburg

Building: EINNV 1.125
Email: pewdoffice@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-6513

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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