The ACE Mentor Program is an after-school program for high school students who are interested in being architects, engineers, or construction managers. These are the people who design and build just about everything around you, from schools, stadiums, and concert halls, to bridges, shopping malls, parks, and more.

The mentors are professionals from leading design and construction firms who volunteer their time and energy. They show you what they do, how they think, and talk to you about career options. And then they challenge you with an actual real-life design problem, that you and your teammates solve using sketches, drawings, and models.

We have chapters in some major cities, and are constantly expanding. Log on to www.acementor.org to find out if there's a chapter near you, or to learn more about the program.