Over the last thirteen years, the Cleveland ACE Program has provided over $1.3 million scholarships to over 180 students.
They learn to understand the day-to-day workings of the AEC industries by living it, and experiencing it.
Ace Program Highlights
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
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Expert Guidance
Mentors guide the students as they work towards a final project, introducing them to the careers, industry vocabulary, and various roles companies play in the construction industry.
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Peer Teamwork
Teams are composed of 15-25 students and their industry mentors. Each team is set up to emulate an actual design team, with students guided through a mock design project by their architect, engineer, and construction management mentors.
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All Year Long
ACE runs for the duration of the school year. The teams meet for approximately 15 sessions, for about two hours after school.
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Extra Activities
In addition to these team sessions, there are also all-team activities such as "College Night" and field trips to construction sites.
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Authentic Experience
The meetings are held either in schools or at the offices of the firms to give the students as authentic an experience as possible.
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Lifelong Relationships
Many students remain active alumni of the program through the scholarships they receive, relationships they develop with their mentors, and future employment opportunities they exercise — such as internships and post-college jobs.
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