Program Overview
Overview
- Over 12,000 students reached annually, drawn from over 1,600 high schools nation-wide
- Over 70% of enrolled students identify as people of color*, and about 40% identify as young women*
- More than 5,000 industry professionals serve as volunteer mentors each year
- Over $4.5 million in scholarships was awarded this past year to program alums pursuing industry-related careers, totaling $37 Million since ACE’s inception
*Construction Industry: 33% people of color, 11% women; Architecture & Engineering: 24% people of color, 26% women (2022 – US Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey)
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Outcomes
Over 90% of ACE alumni go on to college or skilled trades training programs
More than 70% of ACE seniors annually enter a college or skilled trades program with an industry-related focus
Over 40% of ACE seniors entering college will be 1st generation scholars*
Large majorities of students report their ACE experience helped them:
- Become more motivated to attend college
- Improved chances of being admitted to college
- Learn skills and knowledge that lead to greater success in college
250+ college students have enrolled in the Transformative Partner Program, which acts as a bridge between high school and career
*Compared to 27% nationwide (National Center for Education Statistics)
Impact
- An estimated 1,500+ ACE alumni enter the AEC workforce every year
- A growing number of ACE Mentors are program alumni (9%)
- Each year, more than 800 students participate in paid Summer Workplace Experiences and Summer Camps
- Through generous contributions from donor and partner firms, ACE provides access to ongoing mentoring, soft skills training, and job board postings, to alumni pursuing careers in the AEC industry
