ACE has given me a head start in learning the expectations and responsibilities of an architect. I now know what is expected as I go on to college and what I need to do to prepare myself.
Schalmont High School (New York)
Tampa
Mentoring the Engineers, Architects, and Construction Professionals of the Future
The ACE program goes far beyond technical capabilities, it requires individuals who can help the students develop leadership, organization and people skills, while also showing them a “real day in the life of” through just being yourself. Mentoring also gives the mentor an amazing networking group of others in their profession.
The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Tampa Bay provides opportunities to High School Students to learn about careers in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering from local industry leaders. For more information on mentoring, sponsorship, or enrolling your High School student, please contact our Board of Directors.
About Us
High school students in the Tampa area can now benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.
At 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.
Meet the Team
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.
Our Past Projects Include:
- 2011/2012 – Ideal School Design
- 2012/2013 – Dubai Bridge Proposal
- 2013/2014 – Tampa Airport Renovations
- 2014/2015 – Ybor City Hotel
- 2015/2016 – Airport Concessions Warehouse
- 2016/2017 – Julian B. Lane Park Renovations
- 2017/2018 – Gateway to Tampa for FDOT
- 2018/2019 – Morsani College of Medicine
- 2021/2022 – USF Honors College
- 2022/2023 – CIRT Challenges
- School of the Future
- City Park or Open Space
- Humanitarian of Border Relief Center
- 2023/2024 – CIRT Challenges
- Highway Interchange
- Olympic Stadium or Iconic Structure
- Shoreline Design
- 2024/2025 – CIRT Challenges
- Multi-Modal Transportation Hub
- Ideal School
- Carbon Capture
- 2026/2027 – CIRT Challenges
- Net Zero Data Center Challenge
- Modular / Tech-Enabled Construction Challenge
- Cultural Destination Challenge
Contacts
President:
Curtis DeLaquil
JE Dunn
Vice President:
Kevin Curry
Hensel Phelps
Treasurer:
(send payable checks to):
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Tampa Bay, Inc.
Attn: Nelson Etienne
Allstate Construction
4509 N. Nebraska Ave.
Tampa, FL 33603
D: 813-231-2525
Email Nelson
Corporate Sponsorships:
Kevin Curry
Hensel Phelps
Sponsorship Outreach
Student Scholarships:
Durai Raj Martin
Thornton Tomasetti
Events
Mentor / Sponsor Kick-off
Mentor Outreach Flyer
Sponsorship Outreach Flyer
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If you’d like to experience ACE’s challenges, opportunities and rewards for yourself, contact us today!