REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE
2026–2027 PROGRAM YEAR!

Students:

Take the first step toward joining the ACE Mentor Program! To participate, all students must complete a new registration each program year. A parent or guardian must also complete the required electronic consent form before registration is complete.

Use the Student Registration Guide below for step-by-step instructions to get started.

Mentors:

Thank you for your interest in becoming an ACE Mentor! All volunteers must complete a new registration prior to each program year. Registration includes a required 5-minute online training, and mentors who participate throughout the program year will also complete a background check before the first team meeting.

Use the Mentor Registration Guide below for step-by-step instructions to complete the registration process.

About Us

The ACE Mentor Program of Alabama – Birmingham is a free after-school program that introduces high school students (grades 9–12) to the many career opportunities available in architecture, construction, engineering, and the building design and construction industry.

Through the guidance of volunteer mentors from leading firms across the Birmingham area, students gain valuable insight into the industry while exploring future educational and career pathways. ACE is designed to help students build confidence, discover new interests, and develop meaningful relationships with industry professionals who can provide mentorship, guidance, references, internships, scholarship opportunities, and lasting career connections.

Whether students are just beginning to explore career options or already know they want to pursue an A/C/E profession, ACE provides a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and prepare for the future.

Inside the ACE Program

ACE brings the building design and construction industry to life through interactive, hands-on experiences. During bi-weekly meetings, students work in teams alongside industry professionals to solve design challenges inspired by real-world architecture, construction, and engineering projects.

Throughout the program year, students tour active construction sites, visit architecture, engineering, and construction offices, explore industry tools and technology, and participate in career exploration activities that provide a firsthand look at the many professions within the A/C/E industry. The program concludes with a final team presentation where students showcase their solutions to mentors, family members, educators, and industry professionals.

Students Gain:

• Hands-on experience solving real-world design challenges
• Professional mentorship from architecture, construction, and engineering leaders
• Construction site visits and industry office tours
• Career exploration and networking opportunities
• Leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Scholarship opportunities
• College and internship connections
• Preparation for college and future careers in the A/C/E industry

SCHOLARSHIPS

The ACE Mentor Program of Alabama is committed to supporting students as they pursue higher education and careers in architecture, construction, engineering, and related fields. Since 2005, the program has awarded more than $230,000 in scholarships to deserving students. Each year, graduating high school seniors planning to pursue an ACE-related field of study are invited to apply for ACE scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships are awarded through an application and interview process conducted by the ACE Scholarship Committee. Scholarship recipients are recognized and celebrated during our Annual End-of-Year Program. Online applications for the 2027 ACE Scholarship Program will open in late February 2027.

Support ACE Alabama

Since 2005, the ACE Mentor Program of Alabama has invested thousands of mentoring hours and awarded more than $230,000 in scholarships to support the college education of students pursuing careers in architecture, construction, engineering, and related fields.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the ACE Mentor Program of Alabama is supported entirely by the generosity of sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Every contribution helps provide students with meaningful educational experiences, including bi-weekly program meetings, hands-on projects, construction site visits, career exploration opportunities, scholarships, and other program resources—all at no cost to participating students.

If you would like to support the next generation of architects, construction professionals, and engineers, monetary donations may be made payable to ACE Mentor Program of Alabama and mailed to:

ACE Mentor Program of Alabama
Attn: Sierra Perrine
3021 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233