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.

Team Structure

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.

Team Structure

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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

Skilled Trades

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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

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 Engineering

ACE 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 Architecture

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What ACE Participants Say.

Hundreds of students have enjoyed the exciting projects, informative field trips and other engaging activities that make up the ACE experience.

More About the Program

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.