ACE Mentor Program Greater Boston

The ACE Mentor program is an organization widely recognized by universities throughout the US as a stand-out extracurricular program that improves the chances of acceptance into programs offering degrees in the ACE fields. ACE of Greater Boston, an affiliate since 2007, offers an after-school program, that runs from October to March, providing students in grades 9-12 with an introduction to the design, engineering and construction disciplines. Students work with mentors throughout the program to development a hypothetical, but realistic, building project. Field trips to construction sites, professional offices, and local colleges are also incorporated into the program. ACE Mentors are full-time architects, engineers, and project managers, as well as dedicated volunteers, excited to inspire the design and construction leaders of the future. All ACE participants take away a valuable and exciting experience that develops ability for creative and logical thinking. The benefits include: 1. Scholarship opportunities 2. Professional industry contacts and references 3. High school and college internship opportunities 4. Advance preparation for college development of technical skill sets in leading design and construction software programs