Greater Akron-Canton
High school students in the Greater Akron-Canton area can now benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.
At bi-weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms, who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices.
For students, it’s a unique chance to discover and develop new skills, solidify future goals and get on track to exciting, rewarding careers. In addition, many students form positive relationships with industry professionals who can provide important references for obtaining college admissions, scholarships, internships and full-time employment.
Students in the ACE program typically work closely with their mentors on projects that provide hands-on experience in solving the types of design, engineering and construction challenges industry professionals confront every day.
The teams often learn how to use advanced computerized tools, such as AutoCAD, while special exercises and activities illustrate the industry’s demand for young people skilled in math, physics, economics, art and other disciplines.
Many ACE affiliates culminate their program year with special events at which teams present their concepts to mentors, families, teachers and community leaders.
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Akron-Canton Since its inception in 2017, the Akron-Canton affiliate of the ACE Mentor Program has provided more than $130,000 in scholarships to over 15 students and guided nearly 370 students through the program. ACE works in partnership with Akron Public Schools and Canton City Schools.
Approximately 70 volunteers from more than 50 local firms from the design, engineering, and construction industries participate in the program.
Barbie Obermeier
Affiliate Director
Phone: 330.419.1920
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I have participated in ACE for 4 years and have really enjoyed it. The program has opened my eyes to the many opportunities a career in construction can bring. Likewise, I have learned presentation skills, team work, time management and group organization, all of which I will use in my career.
