Meet Owen McCormick, recipient of a $2,000 ACE Scholarship, and future problem-solver in the world of engineering. A senior at Spring-Ford High School in Royersford, PA, Owen has spent all four years of high school participating in the ACE Mentor Program, where he gained hands-on insight into design and construction from real professionals. This fall, he’s headed to the University of Maryland to study Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering, with a mission to apply technical knowledge and creativity to develop solutions that benefit society.
“The ACE Mentor Program provided me with a real-world, practical understanding of the design and construction industry and helped solidify my decision to pursue a degree in engineering,” Owen shares. Whether he’s exploring technical challenges, working part-time at Wegmans (2 years strong!), or holding a live alligator on a recent trip to Florida 🐊 — Owen brings focus, curiosity, and drive to everything he does. We’re excited to see him soar!
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
