Our 2026-2027 program year starts in October, REGISTER TODAY!

Free after-school mentoring that connects Houston high school students with real architects, engineers, and builders — through hands-on projects, job site visits, and a path to college scholarships.

EXPLORE ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING CAREERS
CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AS MENTORS
EARN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WORK ON HANDS-ON TEAM DESIGN PROJECTS
WEEKLY MENTORSHIP
VISIT REAL JOB SITES ACROSS HOUSTON

BUILD YOUR FUTURE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE

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MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

ACE pairs you with mentors from real architecture, engineering, and construction firms to work through a design project from concept to presentation — the same way it happens in the industry.