ACE Mentor Program of Colorado serves high school students who want to explore careers in architecture, construction and engineering. The ACE program, which meets weekly for 17 weeks, introduces participants to industry professions by having them plan and design mock projects on real sites.
"ACE was the best thing I could have done to prepare myself for an education and career in engineering! This program gave me the chance to use my leadership skills and collaborate with others to create a thorough final product. It was fun and informative and I know I will keep in touch with my incredible mentors."
"ACE has allowed me to explore architecture and engineering before college. I would not have seriously considered these careers otherwise, but now I can see myself working in this field. I am grateful for the opportunities I received and especially the support of the mentors."
"I learned a lot of new things about working together as a team with other people that have different skills and ways to work. I have also learned how to better talk/present to a large audience and have gained a new interest in construction management."
"This ACE mentor program was the perfect program for me. I have wanted to be an Architect ever since I was little and so finding a program that catered to that dream was amazing. I felt extremely comfortable and excited from the moment I joined the program."
"I am so glad that I decided to participate in ACE this year. I had a great time and it really helped me confirm that this is something I could do as a future career."
Enlighten and increase the awareness of high school students to career opportunities in architecture, construction and engineering and related areas of the design/construct industry through mentoring; and provide scholarship opportunities for students in an inclusive manner reflective of the diverse school population.
The ACE Mentor Program of Colorado provides both hands-on learning opportunities and scholarships to Colorado high school students. With nine in-person meeting locations on the Front Range and a robust, engaging virtual program available across the state, ACE is able to reach a diverse range of students. Our goal to increase student awareness of career opportunities in architecture, construction, and engineering (the 6th largest industry in the US) serves to both highlight career paths and improve work-force readiness for the next generation.
To further support student growth and success, ACE Mentor Program of Colorado provides tens of thousands of dollars in Vocational Learning and College Scholarships each year. Since we were founded in 2002, ACE Mentor Program of Colorado has provided $520,000 in scholarships to 144 students. Scholarships continue to be awarded on an annual basis to ACE graduates who go on to college or trade's school to study in the ACE industry. Nationally, 75% of high school seniors completing the program enter a college program in architecture, construction, engineering, or a skilled craft.
We are the local affiliate of the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE), a free, award-winning, after school program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades. The ACE program, which meets two hours per week throughout Spring Semester, introduces participants to building industry professions by having them plan and design mock projects on real sites and work with professionals in the design and build industries. Students and mentors form groups, each organized like a typical design and construction team, to complete this real-world design program. Volunteers from firms across the Front Range, serve as mentors, work directly with the students to introduce them to the broad range of people and projects within the construction industry, and coach students through public presentations of their projects. Students are introduced to the various design professions and the role that each performs in planning, designing and constructing a project. Students also gain first hand insight into the design industry by touring active construction sites.
With fully volunteer mentor teams and local board, ACE Mentor Program of Colorado works hard to ensure that donations fund the classroom curriculum and scholarships directly. Our board is comprised of local industry leaders who make a significant contribution to our affiliate. We are grateful for their continuing support.
Organization name
ACE Mentor Program of Colorado
other names
ACE
2006
Tax id (EIN)
90-0286132
Category
Education, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Youth Development
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
3530 Stuart StDenver County, CO, US