THE ACE RI MISSION
To engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry.
ABOUT ACE RI
ACE Mentor Program of Rhode Island is mentoring and team-building program for high school students in the Rhode Island area interested in careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. Founded in the 2003-04 school year, ACE’s Rhode Island program helps high school students discover how to translate their interests and abilities into exciting, rewarding careers in the building and design industry.
Professionals drawn from leading area firms mentor teams of students, explaining the inner workings of their jobs, leading tours of major construction sites and challenging the teams with hands-on design projects.
The program also gives students a chance to win college scholarships and cultivate industry contacts that could help them obtain college admissions, internships and full-time positions.
ACE RI is a local chapter of the national ACE Mentor nonprofit. Nationwide, more than 30,000 students have participated in ACE programs, getting career guidance, college preparation, and scholarships.
GET INVOLVED
MENTORS
Get involved by sharing your skills with the future of our industry.
Contact Jim Barnes ( jbarnes@risd.edu )
RESOURCES
www.acementorri.org
or search ACE Mentor RI on YouTube
CONTACT
For firms looking to sponsor the ACE RI program, contact Lance Aleksiewicz
( aleksiewiczl@odehengineers.com )