Students

The ACE Mentor Program is free and open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in integrated design and construction industry. Online and in-person programming provides students with career exposure and professional development sessions in order to enhance their ACE experience and provide a full circle overview of the journey into a career.

Students will work with architects, engineers, and construction professionals on mock and real-life design challenges. Students will gain the confidence and skills necessary to pursue their professional and personal goals.

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Students: Register for the 2024-2025 Program Year

To complete registration for 2024-2025:

Complete registration form in its entirety
Include a parent/guardian’s email address for the parent consent form
When prompted to choose an affiliate, choose “PA Greater Philadelphia (Suburbs & Camden & Cumberland, NJ)”
Choose the county in which you live as your “Subregion”

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a returning student – please login to your existing profile. If you forget what email you used to create the account, please contact Melissa at mraffel@acementor.org to access this information. There is also a password recovery feature if necessary.

Locations:

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia serves students in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties in PA as well as Camden & Cumberland Counties in NJ. Teams meet in professional office spaces, schools, or on-site in construction trailers.

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The nation’s fastest-growing after-school mentoring program uses a team model with industry professionals serving as mentors. They work with groups of students on collaborative design projects, teach real-world life and professional skills, take field trips to construction sites, tour offices, and more.

Topics Covered

Architecture

Interior Design/ Interior Architecture

Urban Planning

Landscape Architecture

Engineering

Construction Management

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Our program provides high school students with career exploration of the design and construction disciplines, essential professional development enrichment, and interaction with industry professionals. ACE provides a full circle overview of the journey into a career as an architect, engineer, or construction professional! It encompasses in-person, virtual, and design & build teams. Students work with Greater Philadelphia area professionals on mock & real-life design challenges and learn about the innovative technology used for designing, planning, scheduling, and building structures. Students also show gains in their confidence and professional skillsets through insight into resume development, personal branding, interview techniques, and professional networking.