Students
Learn more about what students can expect to learn and experience in the ACE Mentor Program GNY.
More for StudentsACE Mentor Program of Greater NY is a Free After School Program for High School Students Interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.
0% of Students
in ACE GNY come from minority and underserved backgrounds
0% of Mentors
in ACE GNY are a part of ethnic and/or minority groups
0% of Mentors
in ACE GNY are women in the design and construction industry
0% of Students
say that, through ACE GNY, they gained knowledge and skills not taught in high school
0% of Students
say that their ability to work collaboratively as part of a team improved through ACE GNY
0% of Students
say they gained leadership experience and skills through ACE GNY
ACE Mentor Greater NY Program Structure
ACE Greater NY teams are made up of 15-30 students from different high schools throughout NYC, and 7-10 mentors representing the design and construction industry. Mentors guide students through the fundamentals of architecture, engineering, and construction management, while also developing a pseudo-design project that the students present to family and peers at the end of the season. ACE Greater NY teams meet after school at industry firms for at least 15 sessions.
Program Values
DIVERSITY – We respect diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, thought, interests and ideas.
INCLUSION – We value, nurture, and practice respect for the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living of all of our participants.
INTEGRITY – We deal honestly and fairly with one another; we work hard to produce and deliver quality programs, and we steward the financial support of our donors efficiently and effectively.
EXCELLENCE – We strive to engage students by providing high-quality and creative content and strategies, basing our insights on knowledge and experience.
COLLABORATION – We believe that through our commitment and working together, we will obtain greater results and make the best use of our resources.
The ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY remains committed to diversity and inclusion. To read more, click here.
Mentor
Learn more about becoming a volunteer mentor to lead the next generation of designers and builders.
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