Architecture | construction | engineering

Engage. Enlighten.
Inspire.

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia gives local high school students an opportunity to learn about careers in architecture, construction, and engineering.

The nation’s fastest-growing after-school mentoring program uses a team model with industry professionals serving as mentors.

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INTRODUCTIOn

About Our Program

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia is the local affiliate of a national non-profit organization. An acronym for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering, ACE engages, excites, and enlightens high school students to consider or pursue careers in the integrated construction industry through mentoring, scholarships, and grants. ACE relies on a network of volunteer mentors ranging from architects and engineers to construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Our affiliate currently has teams in Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania – AND – Camden and Cumberland Counties in New Jersey.

Architecture

Construction

Engineering

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Students & Mentors

If you’d like to experience ACE’s challenges, opportunities and rewards for yourself, find out more and enroll here! 

Any student interested in participating in the program must complete an online application. Go to the Student page in order to start the registration process. Students also need to submit a Parental Consent Form that needs to be completed either on-line, or handed in at the first team meeting.

Mentors

Any professional in the design and construction industry that is interested in participating in the program as a mentor or volunteer, must visit the Mentor/Volunteer page in order to start the registration process. Mentors will also need to complete a background check process and training in order to be considered for placement in the program.

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Our Professionals

Meet Some of Our Mentors.

ACE mentors are members of the Greater Philadelphia local community. Clearly passionate about what they do, they often make significant contributions to their communities as role models, trusted friends and career advisors.

Kimberly Jusczak

JKRP Architects

Taylor Melodick-Robinson

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Megan McGaffigan

JKRP Architects

News & Events

Awards, Community Service, and Mentor Updates

Contact Information

Get in Touch Today!

Questions about the program? Interested in becoming a student or mentor? Want to learn more about sponsorships or scholarships?

Phone Number

Call Us : (610) 952-1365

Location Address

36 South 18th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Email Address

director@acementorphilly.org

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