Adult Testimonials

"As a 'first-time' parent of ACE, I was very delighted with the experience my son, Dylan, gained through his first experience in the ACE Program. Aside from getting to test his desire for engineering and design, he learned other valuable skills that he will utilize in any management position throughout his career.

The most important skill I observed him develop week after week was Project Management. Week after week I watched as he encountered issues with individual effort and scheduling within the team, internal conflict, scheduling of resources, managing task effort and duration to ensure deadlines, etc. I could go on and on but suffice it to say he obtained valuable skills beyond that of engineering.

I was extremely proud to watch my 15-year-old son take such initiative and responsibility when he started to realize that the team was not going to complete their presentation on time if they didn’t put it extra time to accomplish the goal. It was a pleasure to watch them take ownership of, and pride in, their assigned task and put in such extra effort to complete it – to the best of their ability.

So I consider the ACE experience a positive experience for me as well – it allowed me to see my son start to assume roles and responsibilities that he will use in almost any career – to a level that will ultimately bring him success. These young adults have received a wonderful ‘jump-start’ to a future career.

Thanks to all of those involved in the ACE program for giving young adults such an opportunity. A very special thanks to the Mentors who take valuable time out of their work day to volunteer their efforts and experience to the next generation of professionals." -- Justin T. Lahman, President/CEO, AXIS GeoSpatial Companies (Easton, MD)

As I near my last day as Principal of Saint Michaels Middle/High School, I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation to everyone associated with the ACE Program. It is a very powerful educational experience for our students who have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals. In my 38 years as a professional educator, the ACE Program was one of the most powerful programs to influence the present efforts and future decisions of school age children! I have enjoyed my association with all of you and hope the program continues to grow and serve our children!!!! — Frank Hagen, Retiring Principal, St. Michael's High School (Easton, MD)