Along with the mentorship program, ACE GNY will be offering professional development webinars during the program year to all participating students. Any professional development webinars hosted by ACE GNY that your students participate in will count toward the hours, too. These webinars will focus on topics such as how to apply for scholarships, college essay writing, networking, Linkedin profile creation, advice from ACE GNY students who are in college studying a design and construction major, and more. With both the mentorship program and the supplemental activities, your students will be able to reach the 54 hour requirement.

We are in contact with the Office of Postsecondary Readiness to properly track your students’ hours and participation. To use our program for your students’ requirements, please email Lauren Fiore at lauren@acementorny.org.

Employability Skills Gained through ACE Greater NY

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Public Speaking
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Accountability and Responsibility toward group projects
• Professional attitudes at offices and on construction sites

Technical Skills Gained through ACE Greater NY

• Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketchup
• Introduction to Architecture components (floor plans, exterior and interior elevations, reflected ceiling plan)
• Introduction to Construction Management scheduling, logistics, and budgeting
• Introduction of Civil Engineering (foundation recommendation)
• Introduction to Structural Engineering (loads, materials, and load paths)
• Introduction to MEP planning (recommendations for mechanical system layouts including diagramming, electrical systems, equipment, and locations, floor plan layouts for plumbing and fire protection)
• Introduction to Sustainable Engineering (LEED/WELL Checklists)