Upcoming Events
Meet Your Mentor Night
We’ll kick off the 2026-2027 program year with Meet Your Mentor Night during the week of October 20th. Students and their families will meet the volunteers and mentors who will guide them throughout the year, learn more about the ACE program, and kick off the year together with an evening of fun and connection.
City Centre: October 20th, 5-7pm, Jacobs
Downtown: October 21st, 5-7pm, Gensler
Galena Park: October 20th, 5:30-7:30pm, Galena Park HS Library
Galleria: October 21st, 5:30-7:30pm, JE Dunn Construction
Northwest: October 21st, 5:30-7:30, VLK Architects
Virtual: October 21st, 5-7pm, Zoom
Westside: October 20th, 5:30-7:30pm, Hoar Construction
Woodlands: October 22nd, 5-7pm, Huckabee Architects
RFP Site Visit
Save the date for our annual site visit! More details and sign-up coming soon. Note: This event is only for registered students and mentors.
Build It Forward
ACE Houston’s longest-running event, Build It Forward brings together the AEC community and high school students for a hands-on day of learning, building, and giving back. Students learn safe tool usage and construction skills while working alongside industry mentors to build beds that will be donated to children and families in our community. Join us February 6, 2027 at MGC Inc. More details coming soon!
Student Design Competition
ACE Houston’s Student Design Competition is the culmination of our program year, bringing together high school students from all mentor teams across the city to showcase the projects they’ve developed throughout the year. Join us April 3 for a celebration of student creativity, teamwork, and achievement as students present their work, we celebrate another successful year, and award scholarships to our graduating seniors.
Mentors & Music
ACE Houston’s Mentors & Music is our annual end-of-year gala celebrating the people and partners who make our mission possible. Join us May 6 for an evening of live music, connection, and celebration as we honor our dedicated mentors and gather with community partners, sponsors, and supporters to celebrate another impactful year.
Mentor Training Session 2
Join us for one of our required mentor training sessions coming up this month. Pick the one night that works best for you to to connect with your fellow mentors, learn more about the organization's plans for the 2026-2027 year, enjoy some hands-on activities, and get tips and tricks for working with high school students!
Mentor Training Session 1
Join us for one of our required mentor training sessions coming up this month. Pick the one night that works best for you to to connect with your fellow mentors, learn more about the organization's plans for the 2026-2027 year, enjoy some hands-on activities, and get tips and tricks for working with high school students!
4th Annual Bingo & Brews
Grab your lucky charms and get your tickets today – it’s time to play bingo! Join ACE Houston for a night of prizes, drinks, and fun as we kick off our 2026-2027 mentor year with our volunteers, mentors, and community partners.