On Tuesday, May 16, ACE students and mentors participated in our first Trades Day at the Finishing Trades Institute. Students were able to tour the facility and participate in many hands-on activities related to the trades. Participants learned about the importance of following safety protocols in a work environment and were able to speak with many of FTI’s instructors.
Students also were able to try their hands at hanging wallpaper, painting a wall, setting glass into a frame, and walking on stilts! Many thanks to FTI for providing our students with an exceptional experience!
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.
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia | 2024
