ACE Mentor Program

Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades.

ACE is a federation of more than 75 affiliates (chapters), operating in 38 states and Canada, and largely based in metropolitan areas. A national office supports the affiliate programs.

Overview

• Over 10,000 students participate annually, drawn from approximately 1,450 high schools.

• The majority of ACE students (69%) are minority, and over 40% are female.

• One-quarter of ACE seniors entering college are first generation students.

• More than 4,100 volunteer industry professionals mentor student teams through a 35-hour-long simulation of designing and constructing a project.

• Approximately $2.5 million in scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors and alumni studying to pursue industry-related careers.

• ACE also offers students summer camp and internship opportunities.