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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, construction and engineering.


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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 them. 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


What Will I Do in ACE?

• Explore your interests in the design and construction industry.

• Work and learn side-by-side with experienced professionals.



• Tour professional offices and construction sites.

• Work as a team on a mock design project.

• Assume the various roles of construction professionals.



A Typical Session• Brief mentor presentation

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

• Hands-on activity and/or work with mentors on mock design project, sometimes in discipline-specific small groups. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering



ACE Year-end Activities– Presentation of ACE teams’ mock project.– Announcement of scholarship awards.– Recognition of ACE mentors and sponsors.

What Will ACE Require of Me?


• An interest in learning about ACE disciplines.

• Consistent attendance at meetings and field trips (about 15 2-hour sessions in total).

What Will ACE Require of Me?


• Active participation in team activities.

• Minimal outside research/work between meetings.

• Participation in your team’s final project presentation.

How Will ACE Benefit Me?


• Have fun while discovering what

it’s like to be an architect, engineer, or construction manager.

• Decide whether architecture, engineering or construction is really for you.

• Improve work life skills valuable in all careers (leadership, team work, problem solving).

You can….

How Will ACE Benefit Me?


• Network with professionals who can help advance your career.

• Interact and make friends with like-minded peers.

• Have opportunities for scholarships and, in some cases, internships.

• Use your ACE experience to distinguish yourself when applying to college.

You can….

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.

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


Student Testimonials


REGISTER ONLINE BY Sept 15, 2015 Go To: www.acementor.org

Contacts:South Orlando- Kristin Gray at 321-281-7168 or email [email protected]

North Orlando- Judy D'Angelo at 407-750-5020 x616 or email [email protected]

Questions?


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