Wicomico County, MD
High school students in the Wicomico 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 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.
We are currently meeting at Bennett High School on Thursday afternoons. Students from all Wicomico County Public Schools and Delmar High School are welcome to join!
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.
Recently, the Wicomico team consisted of students from three Wicomico high schools! Notably, when students competed at the regional event, they took home the first-place trophy! Despite a tough competition, the students from Wicomico received well-deserved recognition for their outstanding creation, the “Salisbury Riverfront Recreation Center”. Download project here.
Dr. Andrea Suk
Wicomico Coordinator
Our board is comprised of local industry leaders who make a significant contribution to our affiliate. We are grateful for their continuing support.
Christine Smith – Chair
Becker Morgan Group
Will Riley – Vice Chair
Skanska
Andrea Suk – Secretary
Salisbury University
Adam Leonard – Treasurer
Whiting-Turner
Jason Mullen
Chesapeake College
Tim Chatterton
Allen + Shariff
Emily Kirchner
Student Representative
Elizabeth Olvera-Bonilla
Student Representative
Franklin Markel
Media and Education Specialist
If you’d like to experience ACE’s challenges, opportunities and rewards for yourself, contact us today!
Being part of ACE encouraged me to continue pursuing architecture as a course of study. The internship at an architectural firm this past summer allowed me to further observe the profession of architecture. I found ACE very enjoyable and was impressed at how many professionals are devoted to mentoring high school students.
