About Us

High school students in the Lexington 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.

Our ACE curriculum is integrated directly into the classroom, affording a unique and in-depth emersion into the building industry for an entire school year. 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 participate in a construction trade day.

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.

Our Team Projects

Students in the ACE program 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 learn how to use advanced computerized tools, such as Revit, while special exercises and activities illustrate the industry’s demand for young people skilled in math, physics, art, technology, economics, and other disciplines.

An end-of-the-year gala event completes the students’ program where teams present their concepts to mentors, families, teachers, and community leaders.