New Board Chair: Breanna Sheeler
New Board Chair: Breanna Sheeler Breanna will be working with area leaders to advance the mission of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia. ACE is a local affiliate of
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2023 Golf Outing Recap Golfers hit the links on Monday, October 16th in support of ACE Mentor Program’s scholarship program. Over $100,000 was raised thanks to our sponsors and participants. Special thanks to Hatzel & Buehler and Bluestone Communications for stepping up to be our Tournament Sponsor! We’d also like to thank Gilbane for being our Presenting Annual Sponsor and supporting our efforts throughout the year. Congratulations go out to our top 3 teams of the tournament:1st Place with a score of…
ACE Program Benefits The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia is a no-cost after-school program that prioritizes workforce development for high school students by connecting them with experts from the design and construction industry. ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia addresses pressing workforce needs, offers a range of exciting opportunities for students, and plays a crucial role in bridging the skills gap, with continuous mentor opportunities from high school through to full-time employment. Learn more about news, events, and announcements!…
2024 ACE National Yearbook It is another amazing Yearbook that showcases the many stories, successes, and wonderful dedicated people of the ACE Mentor Program across the country. Thank you to BNP/ENR for the production and publication of the Yearbook. Your support is priceless. VIEW the yearbook Learn more about news, events, and announcements! 09Oct admin October 09, 2024 2024 ACE National Yearbook 2024 ACE National Yearbook It is another amazing Yearbook that showcases the many stories, successes, and wonderful dedicated people of the ACE Mentor…
Welcome to ACE Rewards Introducing ACE Rewards – a new incentive system for the Spring 2024 Program Semester! Students earn 1 point for each ACE session they attend and can trade them in for ACE swag or gift cards! To earn points, students must do ONE of the following: Complete THIS FORM OR Take a photo or video at each ACE session and send it to mraffel@acementor.org or 610-952-1365. Make sure to include: Your first and last name The date of the ACE session shown in the photo…
2023 Golf Outing Recap Golfers hit the links on Monday, October 16th in support of ACE Mentor Program’s scholarship program. Over $100,000 was raised thanks to our sponsors and participants. Special thanks to Hatzel & Buehler and Bluestone Communications for stepping up to be our Tournament Sponsor! We’d also like to thank Gilbane for being our Presenting Annual Sponsor and supporting our efforts throughout the year. Congratulations go out to our top 3 teams of the tournament:1st Place with a score of…
ACE Mentor Philly Awarded NBC Universal Local Impact Grant We are proud to announce that ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia is a winner of The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation’s 2023 Local Impact Grants Challenge. The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation is granting nearly $2.5 million this year to non-profits that are strengthening our communities. By winning this competitive grant, we hope to continue strengthening our community. Grant programs like this help us achieve our mission to engage, enlighten, and inspire local high…
ACE Graduate, Cameron Mack, Honored by NOMA Cameron Mack, who attends Howard University, has joined the Cooper Carry design firm for the 2023 summer fellowship cohort. Continuing to not only champion but provide pathways to academic and professional advancement, the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) celebrates another fellowship cohort of young designers. The NOMA Future Faces (NFF), formerly known as the NOMA Foundation Fellowship, recognizes 13 architecture students and graduates for this 2023 cohort as they engage in a two-month-long summer fellowship. …
Build Day | 2023 On Saturday, June 3rd, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia will culminate the 2023 program year with a community build day at the Houseman Rec Center. This is the third year that ACE has guided high school students through the design and construction of a project to improve a public space. The Design & Build Project Team has spent months collaborating with many partners to create stunning and empowering lintel murals and door ‘stickers’ to decorate…
ACE 1st Trades Day 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…
ACE Philly Gives Back on MLK Day To celebrate MLK Day, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr through our continued partnership with the Houseman Recreation Center. This marks the third year of an ongoing design-build initiative through which high school students directly engage with local communities and bring about tangible improvements to their neighborhoods. A team of students and mentors performed minor improvements within the entrance plaza of the site, focusing…
New Board Chair: Breanna Sheeler Breanna will be working with area leaders to advance the mission of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia. ACE is a local affiliate of
2022 Golf Outing Recap On Monday, October 17th, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia hosted its 3rd Annual Golf Outing at the Union League Golf Club at Torresdale. The
Paint & Plant Day | 2022 2022 COMMUNITY BUILD DAY On Saturday, June 4th, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia culminated the 2022 program year with a community build
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I am very thankful for attending ACE and being able to learn and receive knowledge and wisdom from the program. I really enjoyed being able to go to the construction site in Millville to see the blueprint plans and how the Millville Library was going to be built. It was amazing to see the work in progress from start to finish. Truly amazing.
Henry Johnson Jr. Attending Rowan College of South Jersey for Mechatronics EngineeringACE has opened so many amazing new opportunities to me that I never imagined was possible before, and truly solidified my decision to pursue architecture as a profession. I have gained a much deeper understanding of how the architecture and adjacent industries work and what they can impact thanks to my ACE mentors, who I will always be so thankful for.
Cynthia Zhang Attending Carnegie Melon University for ArchitectureHundreds of students have enjoyed the exciting projects, informative field trips and other engaging activities that make up the ACE 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.
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ACE has propelled my passion for engineering through its innovative and engaging programs. I feel very confident in my future endeavors and I couldn't be more grateful for the ACE Mentorship team!
Lidia Khellouf Attending Temple University for Engineering