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ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF GREATER

AZ · EIN 460825437 · $117K rev · operational · acementoraz.org
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Nonprofit program that introduces high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through after-school mentoring. Students work in teams with industry professionals on real design projects, present at a spring showcase, and gain access to scholarships and internships. Operates in the Greater Phoenix and Yuma areas with no cost to participants.

activities · 10

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Awards post-secondary scholarships to program participants
    Provides 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 students
    Provides 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 Program
    Provides 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 Events
    Organizes 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 & Support
    Offers 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 students
    Distributes branded program items including mentor shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion to participating students.
  • Scholarship Program
    Awards scholarships to participating students to support their attendance at college, trade schools, and other industry-related educational programs.
  • Student Support Services
    Provides 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 Services
    Offers 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 Services
    Arranges and provides transportation for student field trips as part of the program curriculum.
strategies · 11

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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.