Will there be enough architects, construction managers and engineers to fill the industry’s needs ten years from now?  The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. is working hard to make sure there will be.  The program’s mission is to mentor high school students and increase their awareness of career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering and related fields.  Additionally, the program aims to provide scholarship opportunities for students in an inclusive manner reflective of a diverse national population.

ACE is a unique partnership among industry professionals – architects, interior designers, engineers, construction managers, college and university representatives, and other affiliated organizations- who work together to attract young people to their professions.  Industry professionals volunteer to become mentors to high school students and introduce them to each discipline while encouraging their interest.  Financial donors provide scholarships and with them, an opportunity to pursue studies and careers in these fields.  In return, the design and construction industry is enriched with the addition of talented youth!

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