ACE Mentor Program

Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering

What is ACE?

• A free afterschool program that engages, excites and enlightens high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry.


NEED PICTURE

What is ACE?

• 64 affiliates, covering 40 states, and over 200 cities.

• 2500 practicing professionals currently mentor 8,000 students nationwide.

• Over $14 million in scholarships awarded since 1995.

• ACE Mentor firms have contributed more than $10 million worth of pro bono time.


NEED PICTURE

National Recognition

The ACE Mentor Program of America has been awarded• 2010 Presidential Award for

Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)

• American Institute of Architects 2014 Collaborative Achievement Award


The Need for ACE

“The design and construction industry is a critical machine driving the American economy. It has a bright future of growth. Many buildings that will exist in 2030 are yet to be built. Yet, we lack the workforce to design and build these structures and to rebuild our aging infrastructure.

ACE was created to prime our industry’s workforce pump. It has an amazing track record of proven success.”

Dr. Charles H. Thornton, Founder and Chairman of ACE


Who are ACE Mentors?

• ACE mentors are members of a local community in which an ACE affiliate is located.

• Passionate about they do, they often make significant contributions to their communities as role models, trusted friends and career advisors.


What Makes a Great ACE Mentor?

• Knowledge, passion and rapport.

• 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. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering

What Will I Gain from my Experience?

• The gratification that comes with sharing knowledge and wisdom with students.

• A variety of networking opportunities.

• Opportunities to sharpen individual presentation and other professional skills.


What is my Firm’s Commitment?

• Empowerment of its staff to give time to the ACE Mentor Program.

• A firm’s time commitment is approximately 30 – 40 hours each school year. Additional time may be necessary to organize for a mentoring session.


What Are the Benefits to my Company?

• Enhancement of your company image, within the industry and also the community.

• Networking opportunities, for both mentors and principals.

• Connections to talented and motivated part-time help and to potential future employees.

• Growth of young professionals presentation and communication skills.


What Will I Do in ACE?

A Typical Session• Brief mentor presentations

about topic of session and/or introduction to a particular ACE career path.

• Hands-on activities and/or working with students on mock design project.

• Wrap-up – review of session’s accomplishments, goals for next session.


Spring 2016, NHS Recap


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11 weeks, 15 students Structural engineer, civil engineer, architects, construction manager, ACE industry professionals, mechanical contractor LittleJohn Colliseum site vist Watt Family innovation center 3 projects: 1 paintball course with lockers and a tower, outdoor deck for dining and classes, interior upfit



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Spring 2016, Activities


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Proposed Curriculum


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Mentor Roles and Responsibilities


Tuesday TeamThursday Team• 3 mentors each, one lead• 2 hours per week Oct-May

Guest Speakers• Short 10 minute presentation• Hands on Activity

Field trips• Job sites• Office visits• Manufacturers visits

ACE NATIONAL


ACE NATIONAL, CIRT Competition


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZkLrtkYaE&index=1&list=PLR7a66ZYRZ6GWCAIJINQvSTrdLipT1FLu

ACE NATIONAL INITIATIVES


ACE Mentor’s 2 primary GOALS are to:

1. Create a large, diverse, better prepared workforce for our industry

2. Assist and guide students as they proceed along their pathways to opportunities related to our industry

What Difference Does ACE Make?


Recent Surveys of ACE Alumni show…• 80% of high school seniors

completing ACE enter college intending to major in A-C-E fields.

• Alumni in their freshman and sophomore year of college overwhelming report ACE gave them an edge over the peers studying A-C-E.

How Do I Register for ACE?


• Log onto www.acementor.org• Click ‘Mentors’ tab at top of page• Click ‘Registration’• Complete Registration and Background Check

http://www.acementor.org/

ACE Mentor Program of the Upstate SC110 W. North Street, Ste. 300Greenville, SC 29601www.acementor.org/upstate-sc

[email protected]

Questions?


Thank you!

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ACE Mentor Program of the Upstate SC110 W. North Street, Ste. 300Greenville, SC 29601www.acementor.org/upstate-sc

The ACE Mentor Program of the Upstatewould like to THANK our founding sponsors

http://www.acementor.org/upstate-sc

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