PRESENTS
Equipando Padres
Three Separate Sessions
Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30
In Juarez Room
First 10 Families Receive a Free Festival Shirt at Each Session
WHAT IS IT?
In the Juarez Room, parents and families can attend a brief workshop from the Equipando Padres program presented by SHPE. The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, will have staff and student members from UTEP offering short workshops to help families explore the path to college through the topics of: Why College Matters, Paying for College, and Getting involved now. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Session 1: Getting Started with K–12 STEM Opportunities
Meet SHPE members to explore fun programs, summer activities, and early STEM opportunities for K–12 students. Get guidance on how to start building your student’s path to college early.
Comenzando con oportunidades en STEM para K–12
Conoce a miembros de SHPE y explora programas divertidos, actividades de verano y oportunidades tempranas en STEM para estudiantes de K–12. Recibe orientación sobre cómo comenzar a preparar el camino de tu estudiante hacia la universidad temprano.
Session 2. Preparing Early for College Applications with SHPE
Connect with SHPE members to learn how your student can start preparing for college early. Get tips on activities, service, and experiences that help build a strong application.
Preparándose temprano para solicitudes universitarias con SHPE
Conéctate con miembros de SHPE para aprender cómo tu estudiante puede comenzar a prepararse desde temprano para la universidad. Obtén consejos sobre actividades, servicio comunitario y experiencias que fortalecen una solicitud universitaria.
Session 3. Curious About STEM Careers? Ask SHPE
Talk with SHPE members from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to learn how they support students pursuing STEM degrees and careers through mentorship, networking, and enrichment opportunities.
¿Tienes curiosidad sobre carreras en STEM? Pregunta a SHPE
Habla con miembros de la Sociedad de Ingenieros Profesionales Hispanos (SHPE) para conocer cómo apoyan a estudiantes que buscan carreras en STEM a través de mentoría, redes profesionales y oportunidades de enriquecimiento.
SCHEDULE (Repeats Saturday and Sunday) in the Juarez Room)
12:30 – 1:00
Spanish Session - La importancia de la universidad, cómo pagarla y cómo empezar ya!
1:00 – 1:30
Meet the university students, staff, and SHPE members in the Bridge to Opportunities
1:30 – 2:00
English Session - Why College Matters, Paying for College + Getting involved now
2:00 – 2:30
Meet the university students, staff, and SHPE members in the Bridge to Opportunities
2:30 – 3:00
Bilingual Session - Why College Matters, Paying for College + Getting involved now
3:00 – 3:30
STEM Degrees + Q&A Panel + Raffle
