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ACE Mentor Program
- 1. Career Directions forStudents in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 2. What is ACE? •A free afterschool program that engages, excites and enlightens high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering NEED PICTURE
- 3. What is ACE? •64 affiliates, covering 40 states, and over 200 cities. • 2500 practicing professionals currently mentor 8,000 students nationwide. • Over $14 million in scholarships awarded since 1995. • ACE Mentor firms have contributed more than $10 million worth of pro bono time. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering NEED PICTURE
- 4. National Recognition The ACEMentor Program of America has been awarded • 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) • American Institute of Architects 2014 Collaborative Achievement Award Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 5. The Need forACE “The design and construction industry is a critical machine driving the American economy. It has a bright future of growth. Many buildings that will exist in 2030 are yet to be built. Yet, we lack the workforce to design and build these structures and to rebuild our aging infrastructure. ACE was created to prime our industry’s workforce pump. It has an amazing track record of proven success.” Dr. Charles H. Thornton, Founder and Chairman of ACE Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 6. Who are ACEMentors? • ACE mentors are members of a local community in which an ACE affiliate is located. • Passionate about they do, they often make significant contributions to their communities as role models, trusted friends and career advisors. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 7. What Makes aGreat ACE Mentor? • Knowledge, passion and rapport. • Someone who connects with the students in a way that demonstrates a sincere desire to help, and a commitment to make a difference. • ACE mentors are team players willing to dedicate up to 30 hours of their time during the school year. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 8. What Will IGain from my Experience? • The gratification that comes with sharing knowledge and wisdom with students. • A variety of networking opportunities. • Opportunities to sharpen individual presentation and other professional skills. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 9. What is myFirm’s Commitment? • Empowerment of its staff to give time to the ACE Mentor Program. • A firm’s time commitment is approximately 30 – 40 hours each school year. Additional time may be necessary to organize for a mentoring session. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 10. What Are theBenefits to my Company? • Enhancement of your company image, within the industry and also the community. • Networking opportunities, for both mentors and principals. • Connections to talented and motivated part-time help and to potential future employees. • Growth of young professionals presentation and communication skills. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 11. What Will IDo in ACE? A Typical Session • Brief mentor presentations about topic of session and/or introduction to a particular ACE career path. • Hands-on activities and/or working with students on mock design project. • Wrap-up – review of session’s accomplishments, goals for next session. Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 12. Spring 2016, NHSRecap Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 13. Spring 2016, NHSRecap Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 14. Spring 2016, Activities CareerDirections for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 15. Spring 2016, NHSRecap Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 16. Spring 2016, NHSRecap Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 17. Proposed Curriculum Career Directionsfor Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 18. Mentor Roles andResponsibilities Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering Tuesday Team Thursday Team • 3 mentors each, one lead • 2 hours per week Oct-May Guest Speakers • Short 10 minute presentation • Hands on Activity Field trips • Job sites • Office visits • Manufacturers visits
- 19. ACE NATIONAL Career Directionsfor Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 20. ACE NATIONAL, CIRTCompetition Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
- 21. ACE NATIONAL INITIATIVES CareerDirections for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering ACE Mentor’s 2 primary GOALS are to: 1. Create a large, diverse, better prepared workforce for our industry 2. Assist and guide students as they proceed along their pathways to opportunities related to our industry
- 22. What Difference DoesACE Make? Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering Recent Surveys of ACE Alumni show… • 80% of high school seniors completing ACE enter college intending to major in A-C-E fields. • Alumni in their freshman and sophomore year of college overwhelming report ACE gave them an edge over the peers studying A-C-E.
- 23. How Do IRegister for ACE? Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering • Log onto www.acementor.org • Click ‘Mentors’ tab at top of page • Click ‘Registration’ • Complete Registration and Background Check
- 24. ACE Mentor Programof the Upstate SC 110 W. North Street, Ste. 300 Greenville, SC 29601 www.acementor.org/upstate-sc UpstateSC@acementor.org Questions? Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering Thank you!
- 25. ACE Mentor Programof the Upstate SC 110 W. North Street, Ste. 300 Greenville, SC 29601 www.acementor.org/upstate-sc The ACE Mentor Program of the Upstate would like to THANK our founding sponsors