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“Equipando Padres” Empowers Hispanic Families with Tools for College Success

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
June 26, 2025
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  • Alejandro Ugalde
  • June 26, 2025

On Saturday, June 14, Hispanic families gathered at La Casa Guadalupana in Southwest Detroit for Equipando Padres, a free workshop hosted by SHPE Detroit (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers). The event aimed to support parents of first-generation college-bound students by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to guide their children toward higher education—particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers.

The workshop, offered entirely in Spanish by Raquel Estrada & Maridy Mazaira, featured sessions on Why College, Applying to College, and Paying for College. A standout moment was the Panel of Latino Engineers from Ford, General Motors, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Accenture, who shared their personal experiences navigating college and careers.

Senator Shri Thanedar with parents. Photo by Alejandro Ugalde | kopallimedia
Senator Shri Thanedar with parents. Photo by Alejandro Ugalde | kopallimedia

While parents attended the workshops, students participated in the STEM Activity Room, where they received a dynamic presentation on “What is Engineering?” and participated in a hands-on coding demonstration led by Jordan Mazaira and SHPE volunteers. The activities sparked creativity, curiosity, and excitement about the world of technology.

One of the most memorable parts of the event was a powerful speech delivered by Congressman Shri Thanedar. He spoke about his personal journey as an immigrant and credited his mother as the pillar of his educational success. “Your education is something no one can ever take away from you,” she used to tell him. He reflected on how her strength and sacrifice mirrored the values held by many Hispanic mothers—mothers who work tirelessly so their children can dream bigger. His words deeply resonated with attendees, reminding the community that they belong, that their dreams matter, and that their voices and talents are needed in this country.

After the event, Congressman Thanedar shared,

“SHPE is doing incredible work empowering the next generation of engineers, leaders, and innovators in STEM fields. With such talent and dedication, the future of our community is in great hands.”

Parents left the event feeling informed, motivated, and supported. One mother expressed, “We’re so grateful to finally learn this information in Spanish. Because now I feel confident about helping my child go to college.”

Each family received free backpacks and a set of 5 hands-on STEM activities to do at home. Post the workshop they also received a lot of resources and information for scholarships.

As SHPE Detroit President Maridy Mazaira shared,

One of the workshops at Equipando Padres. Photo by Alejandro Ugalde | kopallimedia
One of the workshops at Equipando Padres. Photo by Alejandro Ugalde | kopallimedia

“This is how we build community—by creating spaces where families feel empowered, informed, and supported.”

Heartfelt thanks to SHPE Detroit volunteers Maricruz Zamora, Erik Blancas, Liliana Blancas, Juan Alvarado, Arturo Ordaz, Carol Diaz Servin, Beatriz Lara, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Carlos Villagrán, and Catalina Sánchez-Maes. Special appreciation to panel moderator Andrés Ospina from CreateValue, and Kevin Towns from the University of Michigan-Dearborn Financial Aid Office.

The event was made possible by support from La Casa Guadalupana, City of Detroit NOF-ARPA grant, and local partners including Café Clark, and Elizabeth Madrid “Hombro a hombro Michigan Experience” (youtube channel).

To stay connected with upcoming events follow us in Instagram @shpe.detroit. Email us at Info@shpedetroit.org

“Equipando Padres” Empodera a Familias Hispanas con Herramientas para el Éxito Universitario

El sábado 14 de junio, familias hispanas se reunieron en La Casa Guadalupana, en el southwest de Detroit, para participar en Equipando Padres, un taller gratuito ofrecido completamente en español y organizado por SHPE Detroit (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers). El objetivo de este taller es brindar a los padres de estudiantes de primera generación las herramientas necesarias para apoyar a sus hijos en el camino hacia la universidad—especialmente en carreras de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM por sus siglas en inglés para Science, Technology, Engineering y Matematics).

Durante el evento, las ingenieras Maridy Mazaira y Raquel Estrada ofrecieron sesiones sobre ¿Por qué ir a la universidad?, Aplicando a  universidad, y Cómo pagar la universidad. Además, el evento contó con un Panel de Ingenieros Latinos, donde voluntarios que trabajan en diversas compañías de Metro Detroit (como Ford, General Motors, General Dynamics Land Systems, Accenture) compartieron sus experiencias y consejos personales para acceder a carreras en ingeniería.

El congresista Shri Thanedar con los padres participantes. Foto de Alejandro Ugalde | kopallimedia
El congresista Shri Thanedar con los padres participantes. Foto de Alejandro Ugalde | kopallimedia

Mientras los padres asistían a los talleres, los hijos de los asistentes participaron en la Sala de Actividades STEM, donde recibieron una presentación interactiva sobre “¿Qué es la ingeniería?”, seguida de una demostración práctica de codificación guiada por el ingeniero Jordan Mazaira y voluntarios de SHPE. Fue una experiencia divertida y educativa que despertó el interés de los estudiantes por la tecnología.

Uno de los momentos más emotivos fue el discurso del Congresista Shri Thanedar, quien compartió su historia como inmigrante y destacó el papel fundamental de su madre en su éxito académico, ya que ella siempre le decía que “la educación es algo que nadie podrá quitarte”. El congresista reflexionó sobre cómo la fortaleza y el sacrificio de ella reflejan los valores de muchas madres hispanas—madres que trabajan incansablemente para que sus hijos puedan soñar en grande. Sus palabras conmovieron al público, recordándoles que sí pertenecen, que sus sueños importan y que sus voces y talentos son necesarios en este país.

Después del evento, el congresista expresó:

“SHPE está haciendo un trabajo increíble empoderando a la próxima generación de ingenieros, líderes e innovadores en campos STEM. Con tanto talento y dedicación, el futuro de nuestra comunidad está en buenas manos.”

Las familias se retiraron con una nueva sensación de claridad y motivación. Una madre asistente comentó:
 “Estoy muy agradecida de haber asistido a este taller completamente en español, porque esta información me ayudará a guiar a mi hijo en su aplicación a la universidad.”

Todas las familias recibieron mochilas, el manual del taller y actividades de STEM para llevar a casa. Además de recursos e información para becas.

La presidenta de SHPE Detroit, Maridy Mazaira, concluyó:

Uno de los talleres de Equipando Padres, Junio 2025. Foto de Alejandro Ugalde | kopallimedia

“Así es como construimos comunidad: creando espacios donde las familias se sientan empoderadas, informadas y apoyadas.”

Muchas gracias a los voluntarios de SHPE Detroit (Maricruz Zamora, Erik Blancas, Liliana Blancas, Juan Alvarado, Arturo Ordaz, Carol Diaz Servin, Beatriz Lara, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Carlos Villagrán, and Catalina Sánchez-Maes); al moderador del panel, Andrés Ospina de CreateValue, y a Kevin Towns, de la oficina de ayuda financiera de la Universidad de Michigan Dearborn.

El evento fue posible gracias al apoyo de La Casa Guadalupana, City of Detroit NOF-ARPA, y aliados locales como Café Clark y Elizabeth Madrid de “Hombro a hombro Michigan Experience” (youtube channel).

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