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Get Involved

There are so many ways to get involved with ACE Houston - whether you have 30 minutes or two hours per week over the course of the program year, we will gladly accept any time you have to share with us and our students! Here are a few ways to get plugged in; fill out our volunteer interest form to learn more:

Be a Mentor: Our top need is always for professionals looking to share their passion and time with our students on a weekly or bi-weekly basis; learn more below
Be a Guest Speaker: Share your AEC-related career path with our students at one session this year
Organize a Site Visit: Help bring construction to life for our students by hosting us at one of your sites
Be a Sponsor: Help fund our program operations and scholarship with a philanthropic gift (learn more here)
Hire an ACE Student: Participate in our Summer Work Experience program to host a high school student in your office for two weeks during the summer or let us help you hire one of our incredible students directly as part of your established internship program
Join Our Board: Join our Executive Board and be part of our team of AEC industry leaders guiding our organization forward
Join a Committee: Help with the behind-the-scenes operations of the organization; learn more about our various committees below

Be a Mentor

The ACE Mentor Program was created by the industry, for the industry, and ACE Houston is your opportunity to have a direct impact on the next generation of architects, contractors, and engineers. We are always looking for new mentors to meet with our high school students on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, and there are so many benefits for getting involved.

Here's what you can expect:

Weekly mentor sessions with high school students from October through April - help shape the future of the industry with just 2 hours each week
Networking opportunities with other AEC professionals across the industry
Give back to the community and support the next generation of the AEC industry
Enhance professional, leadership, and communication skills

But don't just take our word for it – hear directly from some of amazing mentors about why they are passionate about being ACE Mentors:

Join our award winning team of mentors

ACE Houston is made possible by our passionate team of volunteer mentors, who take time out of their busy schedules to share their experience and expertise with our aspiring young architects, contractors, and engineers. Each year, affiliates are asked to nominate just one mentor to be recognized as an Outstanding Mentor of the Year, a prestigious and competitive national award. ACE Houston has received this award four times in our 15 year history! We hope you'll consider joining the ranks of impactful mentors currently sharing their stories with our high school students here in Houston.

2023 ENR/ACE Outstanding Mentor

CLAUDIA CEPEDA

2021 ENR/ACE Outstanding Mentor

AMY HUFNAGEL

2020 ENR/ACE Outstanding Mentor

ALEX BUSCHER

2019 ENR/ACE Outstanding Mentor

JOSE GONZALEZ

Mentoring Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time commitment for being a mentor?

Full-time mentors are expected to participate in a two-hour session once per week over the course of our mentor year, but we also accept part-time mentors. Whether you decide to attend weekly, bi-monthly, or once per month, consistent attendance is important for building the mentor to mentee relationship, so we recommend setting a schedule and communicating that with your students and co-mentors. We also have optional Saturday events, happy hours, and on occasion, your lead mentor may also ask you to prepare something for a session ahead of time.

What qualities make a good mentor?

Mentors are dedicated professionals who are passionate about what they do and want to share that with the next generation of the industry’s workforce. Being an effective mentor requires enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility. Whether you have one day of experience in the A-E-C industry or decades of experience, you have something to offer our students.

How do I sign up?

Visit the link at the top of the page to register today!

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