ACE SE MI

ABOUT US

ACE Mentor empowers tomorrow's leaders in Michigan through mentorship, education and community engagement. Join us as we shape the future of the architecture, engineering, design and construction industry.

ACE Mentor SE MI offers a free, after-school ACE program for high school students in the metro Detroit region from January to May.

OUR MISSION: To engage, excite, and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and continued support for their advancement into the industry.

2007

ACE SE MI founded

500

Students served since 2007

$120,000

Awarded to students since 2007

300

Professional Mentors involved since 2007

ACE Mentor Program Southeast Michigan is a mentoring and team-building program for high school students in Southeast Michigan who are interested in careers in architecture, engineering, design, and construction. Founded in 2007, ACE SE MI helps high school students discover how to translate their interests and abilities into exciting, rewarding careers in the building and design industry.

Working professionals from leading firms in Southeast Michigan mentor teams of students, sharing the inner workings of their jobs, leading tours of major construction sites, and challenging teams with hands-on design projects.

The program also gives students a chance to be awarded academic scholarships, internships, and network with industry professionals.

ACE SE MI is a local chapter of the national ACE Mentor Program. Nationwide, more than 30,000 students have participated in ACE programs, getting career guidance, college preparation, and scholarships.

Student team and mentors looking at a project challenge