activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Awards post-secondary scholarships to program participantsProvides scholarships to students who participate in the program to support their enrollment in college, trade schools, and other industry-related educational programs.
- Delivers hands-on STEM mentoring program for high school studentsProvides high school students in the Greater Phoenix and Yuma areas with a structured, project-based learning experience that simulates real-world architectural, engineering, and construction processes, including site selection, design, and final presentation, supported by in-person mentoring at partner schools.
- High School Mentorship ProgramProvides high school students with a mock project experience simulating real-world architectural, contracting, and engineering processes, including in-person mentoring sessions at various high schools in the Greater Phoenix Area and Yuma.
- Hosts end-of-year student showcase event STEM Showcase & Expo EventsOrganizes an annual showcase event where student teams present their completed projects to peers, mentors, and industry professionals.
- Provides operational and classroom support for mentors Mentorship Program Development & SupportOffers day-to-day operational assistance and classroom support to mentors and students to ensure smooth delivery of the program.
- Provides program materials and safety gear to studentsDistributes branded program items including mentor shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion to participating students.
- Scholarship ProgramAwards scholarships to participating students to support their attendance at college, trade schools, and other industry-related educational programs.
- Student Support ServicesProvides various forms of support to students, including transportation for field trips, an end-of-year showcase event, and program-related materials such as shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion.
- Student Support ServicesOffers various support services to students, including transportation for field trips, an end-of-year showcase event, and provision of ACE Mentor shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion.
- Supports student field trips with transportation School Transportation ServicesArranges and provides transportation for student field trips as part of the program curriculum.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Career exploration across construction industries career explorationExposes students to diverse disciplines within architecture, engineering, and construction to support informed decisions about potential career specializations through hands-on experience and professional interaction.
- Career exploration in the AEC industry career explorationExposes students to various disciplines within architecture, construction, and engineering to help them explore potential career paths and identify areas of interest for future specialization.
- Career exploration in the construction industry career explorationExposes students to diverse disciplines within architecture, engineering, and construction to help them identify and pursue a specific career path within the industry.
- Free program access to ensure equity free accessRemoves financial barriers by offering full participation in the program at no cost to students, increasing accessibility and inclusivity for underrepresented and underserved youth.
- Free program access to ensure equity free accessRemoves financial barriers by offering the full mentorship and learning program at no cost to high school students, ensuring broad and equitable participation regardless of socioeconomic background.
- Free program access to ensure equity free accessRemoves financial barriers by offering full participation in the program at no cost to students, ensuring equitable access regardless of socioeconomic background.
- Mentorship with industry professionals mentorshipConnects high school students with mentors from architectural, engineering, and construction firms who guide them through after-school activities, including office tours and site visits, to provide authentic exposure to industry practices and career pathways.
- Mentorship with industry professionals mentorshipConnects high school students with mentors from architectural, engineering, and contracting firms who guide them through after-school activities, including office tours and construction site visits, to provide real-world exposure and build professional relationships.
- Project-based learning in design and engineering project-based learningEngages student teams in solving real-life architectural and engineering challenges by developing and presenting actual design projects, fostering problem-solving, technical drawing, and presentation skills under mentor guidance.
- Project-based learning in design and engineering project-based learningEngages student teams in solving real-world architectural and engineering challenges by developing and presenting actual design projects, fostering applied problem-solving and technical drawing skills under professional guidance.
- Project-based learning in design and engineering project-based learningEngages student teams in solving real-world architectural and engineering challenges by developing and presenting actual design projects, fostering hands-on application of problem-solving, technical, and presentation skills.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
ACE Mentor Program
After-school mentoring program where high school students work with industry professionals on architectural, engineering, and construction design projects throughout the school year
Internship Program
Offers internship opportunities to students participating in the ACE program
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to seniors and cash awards to underclassmen based on performance in the program
Spring Showcase
Annual event where student teams present their design projects to mentors, educators, and families
relationships · 26
who they work with
- ATG Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Apollo High School Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
- Autodesk Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Cannon & Wendt Electric Co. Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Cupix Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
- DP Electric Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
- EVIT Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
- Gilbane Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Hensel Phelps Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Hulse Construction Co Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
- MBJ Engineering Funder — Bronze Sponsor for 2025/2026
- McCarthy Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Mesa High School Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
- MetroTech Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
- Moon Valley High School Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
- Mortenson Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
- NKW Inc Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Okland Construction Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Performance Contracting Inc Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Redpoint Contracting Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Rosendin Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
- School Connect Partner — Collaborates with ACE Mentor Program of Greater as the organization represented by Tracey Beal, Education Liaison on the board
- SmithGroup Funder — Silver Sponsor for 2025/2026
- Sundt Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
- The Met at Peoria Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
- Wild Apricot Government — Uses Wild Apricot membership software to power its website.