Central Florida Area

Contacts

Charlie Barnard
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
6557 Hazeltine National Dr, Suite One
Orlando, FL 32282
P: 407.856.2400
Email Charlie

Trudi Larson
Central Florida Builders Exchange
P: 407.629.2411
Email Trudi.

News
Mentors demonstrate their love of architecture!
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ACE of Central Florida celebrates its first year.
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Calendar
Click here to our schedule.

Board of Directors
Our board is comprised of local industry leaders who make a significant contribution to our affiliate. We are grateful for their continuing support.
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Forms

Parent Consent Form

Construction Site Tour Worksheet

Field Trip Permission Form

Program Evaluation Form

About Us

High school students in the Central Florida area can now benefit from the nationwide ACE Mentor Program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry. With significant support from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), our affiliate is entering its fourth year of serving Central Florida schools.

At 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.

In the 2011/2012 school year there will be 4 programs available to accommodate 80 students. These programs are open to all high school students in Central Florida. Locations will be arranged around students' locations. Apply online after August 15th (select the "Students" tab and select "new Student Registration" on the left)!

Volunteers

Calling all Design Professionals in Central Florida! We need your enthusiasm and expertise. Please email for more information about upcoming meetings for leaders and mentors and register online.

Students in the ACE program 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. This year we are looking forward to some exciting group projects with a "local" theme.

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 or apply online today for next year's program that will be starting in October and lasts 15 weeks through April 2012.