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Gutierrez-Laclette Engineering Development ApprenticeSHPE (GLEDA)

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Inaugural GLEDA Class of 2018
Left to Right - Rudy Medina Jr., Esme Sotelo, Daniel Castro, Evelin Lopez, Juan Rodriguez III, Stevan Davila, Jon Ruiz, Alyssa Hernandez. 
Not Shown: Brenda Rodriguez-Nino, Ricky Zamora
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What is GLEDA?

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Founded in 2018 and named after SHPE DFW's co-founders Alberto Gutierrez and Fernando Laclette, the Gutierrez-Laclette Engineering Development ApprenticeSHPE (GLEDA) offers entry-level engineers the opportunity to kick-start their careers.

​Through a rotational program, this dynamic leadership development program will transform your leadership vision and approach to tackle complex issues common in the professional environment.  You’ll move out of your comfort zone and develop your own personal style of authentic leadership that enables you to coach others, nurture talent and lead change across organizations and multi-generational teams.  The curriculum over the course of one year, will grow your competencies in:
  • Self-motivation and time-management
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Leadership development
  • Professional communication

Additionally, the GLEDA cohort will lead special project committees for SHPE DFW's events and signature programs. As a result, you’ll move out of your comfort zone and develop your own personal style of authentic leadership that enables you to coach others, nurture talent and lead change across organizations and multi-generational teams.

​Finally, GLEDA is built upon an "ApprenticeSHPE" model, where you will also be paired with a SHPE DFW professional in the same discipline and/or industry to provide you with supplemental career guidance and feedback.   ​Graduates of the program are recognized for their demonstrated excellence & commitment in engineering leadership at the annual SHPE DFW Gala.

​Thank you for your interest in this program. Any questions, please contact GLEDA Program Manager at gleda@shpe-dfw.org.

Ready to Launch your Career?

​Recent Graduates membership dues are FREE for first year!
Come and Join US

Program Benefits

Improve leadership skills, enhance capacity to understand and implement change, gain a positive approach to leading people and enhancing value

​Learn how to make better decisions by avoiding some common cognitive biases and traps

Enhance your interpersonal skills so that you can motivate others and better utilize their abilities

Evaluate & measure your own personal growth; create & execute an actionable development plan that addresses your unique needs

Transfer new techniques and skills directly to the job
My experience with the GLEDA program was amazing! This program aligns you with like-minded individuals who are all trying to be the best version of themselves. This program is going to bring the best out of everyone, both on a personal and professional level. You are going to learn a lot of fundamental principles that will forever impact your life no matter where your career takes you. If you are an entry-level engineer in the DFW area and have at least a little interest, take that leap and apply today. I promise you that your experience with this program will be beneficial to your personal development and you won’t regret it!

Rudy Medina | Texas Instruments
​GLEDA Class of 2018 ​

Benefits to Your Organization

The knowledge & skills you gain in the GLEDA engineering leadership development program will help your organization establish a foundation of essential business skills for new engineers & improve retention of future Hispanic leadership talent.
First, I am incredibly proud of each individual GLEDA's growth during the program!  I truly see this as the premier pipeline of future chapter, corporate and community LatinX leaders.  Not only was it a rewarding experience as a mentor to impact two young professionals, as a manager, getting to witness how great of a supplemental development opportunity this was for one of my company's entry level engineers makes it an easy decision to continue to partner with SHPE DFW on this initiative.

Andrea Valdivia Shinn | Goldman Sachs
​GLEDA Founder and GLEDA Mentor

The GLEDA Class of 2019

GLEDA of the Year Award:
To be announced at the Gala Awards
  • Jessica Caicedo, Aeronautical Engineer at Lockheed Martin
  • Daniela Delgado, Process Engineer at Raytheon
  • Julian Escallon, Liquidity Trade Management Analyst  at Goldman Sachs
  • Nicolas Fernandez, Process/Equipment Engineer at Texas Instruments
  • Carlos Ferrera, Project Engineer at H&G Systems
  • Alicia Garduño, Off Line Cutting Production Manager at Guardian Industries
  • Bryan Guerrero, Sales Engineer at Oriental Motor USA
  • Daisy Leon,  Design Quality Engineer at DJO Global
  • San Juana Mota, Manufacturing Engineer at Texas Instruments
  • Dayan Rosas, Compounding Assistant at Alcon Laboratories
  • lleana Rubio, Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin
  • Eva Salas, Software Engineer at Verizon
  • Ivan Suarez, Electronics Engineer at Lockheed Martin
  • Valeria Velazco, Quality Assurance Engineer at Lockheed Martin
  • Juan Villegas, Associate Engineer at Oncor Electric Delivery

The GLEDA Class of 2018

GLEDA of the Year Award:
Rudy Medina Jr., Manufacturing Engineer at Texas Instruments
  • Daniel Castro, Design Engineer at Lockheed Martin
  • Stevan Davila, Inside Application Engineer at Hartfiel Automation
  • Alyssa Hernandez, ​Quality Assurance Engineer at Toyota 
  • Evelin Lopez, Design Engineer at Collins Aerospace
  • Brenda Rodriguez-Nino, R&D Engineer at Medtronic
  • Juan Rodriguez III, Cyber Engineer at Goldman Sachs
  • Jonathan Ruiz, Security Analyst at McAfee
  • Esmeralda Sotelo, Civil Engineer at Bridgefarmer & Associates
  • ​Ricky Zamora, Engineer at Stephens Pneumatics Inc

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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors & Committees
    • Contact Us
    • Newsletter
  • Programs
    • Professional Development >
      • MentorSHPE
      • GLEDA Entry Engineer Program
      • GLEDA Application
    • University Outreach >
      • Student MentorSHPE
      • College to Careers
    • Community Outreach >
      • SHPE Jr. (High School)
  • Resources
    • Job Postings
    • K-12 & Parents >
      • K-8 Resources
      • 9-12 Resources
    • Teachers >
      • Start a SHPE Jr. Chapter
    • List of Engineering Professional Associations
  • Get Involved
    • Donate >
      • Amazon Smile
      • Gift Matching
      • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Open Positions
    • Attend an Event
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Partner
  • LeaderSHPE Nominations
  • SHPE DFW Scholarship