ace of northeast florida
The ACE Mentor Program is a nonprofit organization that helps prepare high school students for careers in design and construction through mentoring by industry professionals. Our mission is to engage, excite and inspire high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry.
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ace of northeast florida
The ACE Mentor Program is a not-for-profit organization that helps prepare high school students for careers in design and construction through mentoring by industry professionals. Our mission is 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.
ace mentor of northeast florida
about us
The ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida is celebrating its 20th year of engaging, exciting, and inspiring high school students to pursue careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. Today, ACE serves students at 14 locations across Baker, Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties, connecting them with industry professionals through hands-on mentoring and real-world career experiences.
Our 14 locations include Atlantic Coast High School, Baker County High School, Bartram Trail High School, Bishop Kenny High School, Creekside High School, Home School Team, Middleburg High School, Nease High School, Orange Park High School, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Pedro Menendez High School, Providence School of Jacksonville, Riverside High School, and Tocoi Creek High School.
20
years of mentorship
$541k+
in scholarships
338
scholarship winners
2k+
student participants
our mission
To engage, excite, and inspire high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and continued support for their advancement into the industry.
our goals
• Help build a large, diverse, and better-prepared workforce.
• Prioritize engaging students and communities traditionally underrepresented in the industry.
• Assist and guide students by providing scholarships, internships, and mentoring as they pursue career pathways into the industry.
our values
Collaboration – We believe a spirit of mutually beneficial collaboration will produce the greatest results and maximize our volunteer and fiscal resources.
Excellence – We aspire to deliver the highest quality and most impactful mentor program and commit to approach our work with fairness and honesty.
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near you
All students must register prior to every program year. Each local affiliate program operates on its own schedule. Search for a program in your area for registration dates and import program details. If your local affiliate is currently accepting new students, complete the online registration. You should hear back soon, but you can always reach out directly to program leadership for updates.
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