Houston
2011-2012 Registration for this affiliate is now closed.
Please return next year for our 2012-2013 registration enrollment.
About Us
ACE Houston is a group of Houston-area professionals who are interested in sharing what it means to work in the fields of architecture, construction, and engineering. Our goal is to show students what it is we do, why we enjoy it, and to encourage those who are facing choices about their futures to follow in our footsteps. We are excited to kick-off our third year and need mentors on the north, south and southwest sides of Houston to add to the three existing teams which meet Downtown, Galleria Area, and North Loop 610. Bi-weekly mentoring sessions will begin in October and run through early May.
At our bi-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.
Participate in ACE!
If you’d like to experience ACE’s challenges, opportunities and rewards for yourself, just contact the ACE leader listed in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
