Greater New York City
Now is the time to invest in the future by preparing the next generation of professionals who will help grow the building industry and strengthen your business.
The ACE Mentor Program, a not-for-profit organization, helps prepare high school students for careers in design and construction. The fastest-growing mentoring program in the building industry, ACE operates in 30 states and 80 cities across the nation.
About Us
The founding state affiliate, The ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York began in 1994 with 3 teams made up of 17 mentoring firms and 90 students. Today, ACE NY has grown to 25 teams, 110 firms and 515 students in New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
How ACE Works
Teams of students and mentoring firms are assembled and meet throughout the school year at the firm offices. The students plan and design innovative projects mirroring "real-world" conditions while mentors help them develop solutions using basic problem-solving techniques and state-of-the-art design tools. The teams also tour construction sites and notable buildings to see firsthand what is required to design and erect these kinds of structures.
In addition to acquiring new knowledge and skills, students are eligible for ACE scholarships and gain contacts that can help with college admissions, internships and full-time employment. ACE enhances the mentoring firm profile and the individual mentor's presentation and communication skills as well as preparing the future workforce.
Team Projects
In 2007, teams worked on design projects as diverse as a recreational sports complex, a library extension, a theater ticket outlet and an emergency evacuation center. One project-– a sustainably designed arts center –- won honorable mention in the citywide Emerging Green Builders NYC design competition.
To gather information for their projects, the teams took field trips to such sites as the Equitable Tower renovation, the International Masonry Institute, Cooper Union and Manhattan College.
At the end of the year, special events are held for students and families, as well as mentors, sponsors and the faculty of several area universities. During these events, teams presented their projects using AutoCAD drawings, floor plans, sketches and construction schedules. To conclude the year's program, $185,000 was awarded in scholarships to 49 program participants.
Participate in ACE!
Through sponsoring or mentoring now, you will be contributing to workforce development efforts and helping today's most promising young people gain a firsthand experience of the dynamic career potential our industry offers while fostering their work ethic and the skills they will bring to your business.
To learn how to participate or for more information, contact one of the ACE leaders listed in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
Watch a video about how The ACE Mentor Program works.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about getting involved.
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Internships for College Students
SCA 2008-2009 Academic Year College Internship Program
Resumes
These resumes are from ACE students in college and those that have graduated. If you have an available position, please contact them.
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