![VIDA launches its 5th Commercial Electrician cohort in Brownsville, TX in partnership with the RGV Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/commercial-electricians-1080x675.jpg)
VIDA launches its 5th Commercial Electrician cohort in Brownsville, TX in partnership with the RGV Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
VIDA launches its fifth Commercial Electrician cohort in Brownsville in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. With the continued rapid construction of Space City USA and the anticipated LNG’s, which are now in construction, graduates from this program will be well positioned to take advantage of commercial and industrial electrical positions. Students are Department of Labor Registered Apprentices, gaining experience and training, on a career path to become professional electricians.
![How Nonprofits Can Capitalize on Strategic Partnerships for Long-Term Sustainability](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-edmond-dantes-4344860-1080x675.jpg)
How Nonprofits Can Capitalize on Strategic Partnerships for Long-Term Sustainability
Nonprofit organizations are continuously challenged with limited resources and highly competitive funding opportunities for program sustainability and growth.
![VIDA featured in ‘Companies Committed to Latinos’ series by Hispanic Executive](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Felida-Villarreal-Irma-Garcia-Valley-Initiative-for-Development-and-Advancement-1600x1000-1-1080x675.jpg)
VIDA featured in ‘Companies Committed to Latinos’ series by Hispanic Executive
VIDA Believes in Better World for the Rio Grande Valley with unrivaled training programs and support network, Felida Villarreal and Irma Garcia help Rio Grande Valley residents secure high-skilled, high-wage jobs..
Photo by Cass Davis
![VIDA receives a $100,000 operating grant from Trellis Foundation](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Trellis-Check-Photo-1-1080x675.png)
VIDA receives a $100,000 operating grant from Trellis Foundation
VIDA is honored to be a grant recipient of the Trellis Foundation to continue enhancing career pathways for low-income students. This general operating support for VIDA is among $2.5 million total in grants for 26 Texas community-based organizations providing direct impact services to support students in college completion.
![VIDA receives a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BCBSTX-Grant-1-1080x675.png)
VIDA receives a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)
Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA)announced today it received a Blue ImpactSM grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), an award reflecting BCBSTX’s dedication to community-based organizations that prioritize the well-being of children and families.
![VIDA receives a $10,000 digital literacy grant from AT&T](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ATT-1080x675.jpg)
VIDA receives a $10,000 digital literacy grant from AT&T
Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) received a $10,000 grant from AT&T, an award reflecting AT&T’s commitment to advancing education, strengthening communities, and improving lives.
![The U.S Department of Labor awards VIDA as one of the selected 25 organzations to receive grants for nursing expansion](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/371472905_732630105541987_5344965410189097801_n-1080x675.jpg)
The U.S Department of Labor awards VIDA as one of the selected 25 organzations to receive grants for nursing expansion
VIDA is one of the 25 organizations to be a recipient of The U.S Department of Labor grants for $300,000,000 which will help train and develop nursing professionals in the Rio Grande Valley.
![VIDA’s 1st annual Golf Tournament is honored to have Lone Star National Bank as its Title Sponsor](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/golf-1080x675.jpg)
VIDA’s 1st annual Golf Tournament is honored to have Lone Star National Bank as its Title Sponsor
Thank you for your continued support of VIDA’s program by investing in human capital for workforce development and economic prosperity of our communities through education.
![Knapp Community Care Foundation Awards VIDA $100,000](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/may23-940x675.jpg)
Knapp Community Care Foundation Awards VIDA $100,000
Knapp Community Care Foundation awards VIDA $100,000 which will serve our Allied Health students by providing them the opportunity to continue their education and build a stronger workforce.
![The Meadows Foundation Awards VIDA $100,000](https://www.vidacareers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/March-9-2023-940x675.jpg)
The Meadows Foundation Awards VIDA $100,000
The Meadows Foundation selected #VIDA as one of its grant recipients to continue to enhance employment opportunities and promote workforce development for an additional 250 Latinas in our communities by providing student support services to pursue degrees and credentials in high-demand occupations.