Gutierrez-Laclette Engineering Development ApprenticeSHPE (GLEDA)

GLEDA 2019 Class Applications will open up May 31.

​Applications for mentors are being accepted until further notice.

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What is GLEDA?

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.

​In 4 seminars, this dynamic leadership development program will transform your leadership vision and approach from the inside out.  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 1 year covers competencies in:

• Self-management
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Professional skills

​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 in June.

Benefits for Mentees

• 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

Benefits to Your Organization

The knowledge & skills you gain in this 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.

Thank you for your interest in this program.  Any questions, please contact Miguel Garcia the Program Director at gleda@shpe-dfw.org.

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Serve as a Mentor to a GLEDA (Entry-level Engineers)

Looking for Professionals with 5+ years of work experience to mentor the inaugural 2018 class of the Gutierrez-Laclette Engineering Development ApprenticeSHPE (GLEDA) program.  

GLEDA is built upon an apprenticeship model, where you will be paired with an entry-level engineer in the same discipline and/or industry where you will have the opportunity to share your insight into the profession & your own journey to becoming an engineer.  Intent is for you to share your own experiences with 2-3 entry level engineers during an informal meeting.  Afterwards, you will meet with your individual mentees ad-hoc as needed to provide career guidance & feedback during GLEDA's first year. 

Reasons why you should become a GLEDA Mentor!

• Campus hires who are mentored are 2x as likely to succeed during their first year into the profession than those who are not
• The mentoring curriculum is customized and research based to align to your needs and the GLEDA engineer you are paired with
• ​This is your opportunity to share with junior engineers your lessons learned & the wisdom you wish you would have had at the start of your career

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MentorSHPE Cycle: 1 year volunteering commitment. 
​Suggested meeting frequency bi-monthly.

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GLEDA Mentee Application Criteria

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Entry level Hispanic engineer with up to 1-2 years experience
• Currently employed in the DFW metroplex area

OR

• Recent Hispanic graduate with a STEM degree (December or May)
• Campus hire for a DFW metroplex employer

Desired Characteristics:

• Basic understanding of engineering and/or manufacturing fundamentals
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• High self-confidence
• Ability to motivate others
• Demonstrated scholastic achievements