ACE Mentor Program - Inspiring Careers in Construction Industry
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. (ACE) mentors high school
students
and inspires them to pursue careers in the
integrated construction industry – architecture, engineering, construction management, planning and related skilled trades.
Our mission is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and
construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry.
More than 10,000 students from almost 1,500 high schools annually participate in ACE. ACE not only engages
sponsors
and
volunteer
mentors
to expose students to real-world opportunities, it financially supports students’ continued success through
scholarships and grants.
ACE currently operates in 77 affiliates covering 36 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and in more than 200 cities.
Over 10,000 students and about 4,100 mentors each year.
ACE has awarded more than $22 million in scholarships to students.
ACE Mentor firms have annually contributed more than $17.5 million worth of pro bono
time.
More than 90% of ACE graduates enroll in higher education and two-thirds enter majors
linked to the design and construction industry.
Students come from over almost 1,500 high schools, and two-thirds come from
underserved or minority communities.
Almost 70% of students are minorities, and one-third are young women.
STATISTICAL PROFILE
WHO ARE OUR MENTORS?
Architects
Engineers
Landscape Architects
Designers
Urban Designers
Urban and Regional Planners
Construction Management
Project Management
Business and Finance Professionals
Marketing/Graphic Designers
Real-estate Developers
Construction Trades
Teachers/Professors
Environmental Professionals
Social Responsibility Professionals
Transportation Management
Professionals
Contact us or for more information:
acementor.org/colorado
Mentors make all the difference.
There is no substitute for experience — the ACE Mentor Program is driven by the committed and enthusiastic participation of volunteer mentors who are
practicing professionals in their respective fields. ACE offers high school students the best opportunities because ACE offers the best industry mentors.
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We hear again and again that ACE mentors experience a profound sense of altruistic "giving back" when involved with ACE and its young participants — the
gratification that comes with sharing knowledge and wisdom with eager students. In addition, mentoring presents a variety of networking opportunities, as
well as chances to sharpen individual presentation and other professional skills.
WHY GET INVOLVED WITH ACE MENTOR COLORADO?
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More than 70% of ACE seniors annually enter a skilled trades program or college with an industry-related major.
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Large majorities of students report in surveys that as a result of their ACE experience they:
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Felt more motivated to attend college
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Learned skills and knowledge not taught in their classrooms
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Gained useful information about the design and construction industry.
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The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring which was
presented at the White House. This is considered the nation’s most distinguished award for mentoring.
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Two awards from the American Institute of Architects, one for collaborative achievement and the other for
diversity.
IMPACT
AWARDS
ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. mentors high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and financial support. With over 10,000 students annually, ACE engages sponsors, volunteer mentors, and provides scholarships, contributing to students' success in the industry. Mentors include architects, engineers, designers, and professionals from various related fields. Students benefit from real-world opportunities, scholarships, and grants, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. (ACE) mentors high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in the integrated construction industry architecture, engineering, construction management, planning and related skilled trades. Our mission is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry. More than 10,000 students from almost 1,500 high schools annually participate in ACE. ACE not only engages sponsors and volunteer mentors to expose students to real-world opportunities, it financially supports students continued success through scholarships and grants.
STATISTICAL PROFILE ACE currently operates in 77 affiliates covering 36 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and in more than 200 cities. Over 10,000 students and about 4,100 mentors each year. ACE has awarded more than $22 million in scholarships to students. ACE Mentor firms have annually contributed more than $17.5 million worth of pro bono time. More than 90% of ACE graduates enroll in higher education and two-thirds enter majors linked to the design and construction industry. Students come from over almost 1,500 high schools, and two-thirds come from underserved or minority communities. Almost 70% of students are minorities, and one-third are young women.
WHO ARE OUR MENTORS? Architects Engineers Landscape Architects Designers Urban Designers Urban and Regional Planners Construction Management Project Management Business and Finance Professionals Marketing/Graphic Designers Real-estate Developers Construction Trades Teachers/Professors Environmental Professionals Social Responsibility Professionals Transportation Management Professionals
WHY GET INVOLVED WITH ACE MENTOR COLORADO? Mentors make all the difference. There is no substitute for experience the ACE Mentor Program is driven by the committed and enthusiastic participation of volunteer mentors who are practicing professionals in their respective fields. ACE offers high school students the best opportunities because ACE offers the best industry mentors. Who are ACE mentors? In our experience, ACE mentors tend to be members of a local community in which an ACE affiliate is located. Clearly passionate about what they do, they often make significant contributions to their communities as role models, trusted friends and career advisors. What makes a great ACE mentor? The right mix of knowledge, passion and rapport makes a great ACE mentor. Someone who connects with the students in a way that demonstrates a sincere desire to help, and a commitment to make a difference. ACE mentors are team players willing to dedicate up to 30 hours of their time during the school year. How ACE mentors gain from the experience. We hear again and again that ACE mentors experience a profound sense of altruistic "giving back" when involved with ACE and its young participants the gratification that comes with sharing knowledge and wisdom with eager students. In addition, mentoring presents a variety of networking opportunities, as well as chances to sharpen individual presentation and other professional skills. Contact us or for more information: acementor.org/colorado
IMPACT More than 70% of ACE seniors annually enter a skilled trades program or college with an industry-related major. Large majorities of students report in surveys that as a result of their ACE experience they: o Felt more motivated to attend college o Learned skills and knowledge not taught in their classrooms o Gained useful information about the design and construction industry. AWARDS The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring which was presented at the White House. This is considered the nation s most distinguished award for mentoring. Two awards from the American Institute of Architects, one for collaborative achievement and the other for diversity.
