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About The Phoenix Affiliate
High school students in the Phoenix area can now benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.
At weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices.
For students, it’s a unique chance to discover and develop new skills, solidify future goals and get on track to exciting, rewarding careers. In addition, many students form positive relationships with industry professionals who can provide important references for obtaining college admissions, scholarships, internships and full-time employment.
At weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices.
For students, it’s a unique chance to discover and develop new skills, solidify future goals and get on track to exciting, rewarding careers. In addition, many students form positive relationships with industry professionals who can provide important references for obtaining college admissions, scholarships, internships and full-time employment.
Our Team Projects
Students in the ACE program typically work closely with their mentors on projects that provide hands-on experience in solving the types of design, engineering and construction challenges industry professionals confront every day.The teams often learn how to use advanced computerized tools, such as AutoCAD, while special exercises and activities illustrate the industry’s demand for young people skilled in math, physics, economics, art and other disciplines.
Many ACE affiliates culminate their program year with special events at which teams present their concepts to mentors, families, teachers and community leaders.
Many ACE affiliates culminate their program year with special events at which teams present their concepts to mentors, families, teachers and community leaders.
ENR Publication
The August publication of Engineering News-Record includes the 2017 ACE Yearbook as a special supplement. Take a look at the live version to read more about the Phoenix affiliate!
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History
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Founded in 1994, the ACE name stands for Architecture, Construction and Engineering. The program stands for mentoring high school students and inspiring them to pursue careers in design and construction. It is now the construction industry’s most respected high school mentoring program, with tens of thousands of students— and growing.
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The ACE Mentor Program is open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction. Already, more than 50,000 students nationwide have enjoyed the exciting projects, informative field trips and other engaging activities that make up the ACE experience.
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