Information for Students

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY is a free after-school mentorship program to introduce high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction management.

ACE GNY is a full year program running from November through May, with some options for starting in January. Our program is split into teams, with each team having around 25 high school students and 15-20 mentors. Mentors are architects, civil and structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, and construction managers. Mentors lead students through their career pathways, introduce them to foundational knowledge of their industry, and teach students to use design software that they use in their everyday jobs. After the basics, the team works on a mock design project of their choosing to apply what they learned to a real-life situation. In May, you will present your project design to an audience that includes family members, school representatives, mentors, and industry leaders.

Teams meet for about two hours after school at a host firm or university throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, White Plains, and Riverdale. There are also remote team options.

What are the benefits?

• Deep understanding of the design and construction industry;
• Firsthand look at professional environment and office life;
• Connections to alumni and professionals who will continue to provide support and networking during your college years and professional life;
• Introduction to college programs, degree requirements, and keys to success;
• Behind-the-scenes access to construction sites;
• Opportunities for scholarships, internships, and post-college employment;
• Excellent training in presentation and team building skills.

How do I sign-up?

1. Register on our Website – Click the yellow button below to register. All high school students grades 9-12 are welcome to register. No prior experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required. We do not require applicants to submit grades, recommendation letters, or essays. Make sure you are registering with an email address you check often!
2. Select Your Team – Starting October, all registered students with signed Parent Consent Forms on file will receive an email with the list of teams to choose from. 
   • You can select a team based on the written descriptions of teams in the email
   • You can attend hte Virtual Team Registration Fair on October 17, meet the participating teams, and decide which team to join.
   • After you select your team, we will email you a confirmation of your selection.
3. Attend Team Sessions – Mentors will send a welcome email by late October outlining what to expect during the first session. Teams will begin meeting November 2024. There are a handful of teams that will begin meeting January 2025.

Click here to register!

Questions? Email us at GreaterNY@acementor.org!