ACE is an after-school mentoring program that provides high school students grades 9th - 12th with a hands-on introduction to Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. Meet with real-world professionals to learn about different careers in the building industry and discover the right one for you! The program is FREE, and there are no GPA requirements to join. Give your resume for college and future employment a boost by signing up today! ACE Mentor Program Houston is open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction.

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BECOME AN ACE STUDENT

BECOME AN ACE STUDENT

What to Expect

As an ACE student, you'll gain hands on experience exploring careers in architecture, construction, and engineering while learning from industry professionals.

  • You will get weekly mentoring sessions with industry professionals from October-April

  • Be ready for real world design projects and competitions

  • You will get to visit and tour construction sites and AEC offices

  • Have the chance to get scholarships and externship opportunities

  • Every week you will get to spend time with people who are interested in the same things while you enjoy snacks, games, and so much more!

Benefits of Joining ACE

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

HANDS-ON LEARNING

LEARN FROM MENTORS IN THE AEC INDUSTRY

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BUILD LASTING CONNECTIONS

NETWORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS

REGISTER TO BE AN ACE STUDENT TODAY!

  • "ACE was able to give me insight into an industry that I knew nothing about and now I see a future in!"

    ~ ACE STUDENT

  • "The mentors at ACE truly care about you. I have learned so much from them already and have gained so much more knowledge about the engineering field."

    ~ ACE STUDENT

  • "I had no idea that I wanted to be an architect. I went into ACE because my friend asked me to join with them, but now I have learned so much about the AEC industry."

    ~ ACE STUDENT

REGISTERED STUDENT INFORMATION 2026 - 2027

2026 - 2027 Mentor Locations

ACE Houston hosts 8 different mentoring teams across the Greater Houston area. See the descriptions of each team below for the location, day, and time each one meets on a weekly basis. All locations cover the same curriculum, so pick the one location that works best for you, and attend the same one every week.

The 2026-2027 program year will kick off the week of October 20th with Meet Your Mentor Night. Register today, our teams are filling up quickly!

  • Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pm

    Jacobs: 818 Town & Country Blvd, Suite 500

    This team is now full for the 26-27 program year. New registrants will be added to a waitlist.

  • Wednesdays, 5-7pm

    New Host! Gensler: 909 Fannin St Unit 200

  • Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm

    Galena Park High School: 1000 Keene St, Library

  • Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm

    JE Dunn Construction: 675 Bering Dr, Suite 700

  • Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm

    New Host! VLK Architects: 20445 TX-249 Ste 350

  • Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm

    Hoar Construction: 10370 Richmond Ave, Suite 700

  • Thursdays, 5-7pm

    Huckabee Architects: 1700 City Plaza Dr Suite 125

  • Wednesdays, 5-7pm

    Zoom: Link will be sent before first meeting.

    This team is now full for the 26-27 program year. New registrants will be added to a waitlist.