Eastern Shore
About Us
The ACE Mentor Program of Maryland’s Eastern Shore helps students learn about career opportunities in architecture, construction management, and engineering, while also providing mentoring and scholarships for those interested in pursuing these careers. For the 2010-2011 school year we presented $15,900 in scholarships between both the Talbot County location and the Wicomico County location.
Program participants come from local public and private high schools. When recruiting, we make a special effort to reach those who are traditionally under-represented in our industry, such as women and minorities, as well as those who may be unaware of careers in the design and construction professions.
Throughout the 18 session program, we introduce these students to the building industry’s career potential by having them work as part of a collaborative team under the mentorship of an industry professional to plan and design a “Mock” project on a real site. The program concludes with presentations that simulate the ones professionals deliver to their clients.
Our Team Projects
In 2010-2011, our teams worked on a variety of imaginative and exciting projects. These included a Fire Station Restaurant & Bridge, New Library, Paintball Course, Health Clinic, and Military Retirement Community.
Guided by mentors from local building industry professional firms, the teams created site plans, architectural and engineering designs, sketches and working drawings, conceptual models, and other materials required to clearly visualize and present their ideas.
Participate in ACE!
If you’d like to experience ACE’s challenges, opportunities and rewards for yourself, just contact one of the ACE leaders listed in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
Make a Donation
Please click to make a donation via the
Mid-shore Communtiy Foundation web site. Thank you for your support!
