Student Resources

The ACE Mentor Program is open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction — from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Design and construction industry associations and companies operate national scholarship programs focusing specifically on architecture, engineering, and construction. ACE alumni and students have previously won several of these scholarships.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

“The ACE program has taught me new skills that will help me in college. Because of ACE, I want to mentor when I graduate from college and excite others about the construction industry.”

— Angel Ruacho, Dorsey High School (Greater Los Angeles)

TALLO

You’ve got talent!  Colleges and companies use Tallo to find talented people like you. Create a free profile to match with opportunities for scholarships, college admissions, internships, apprenticeships, jobs, and more.

CANVA | Professional Resume Templates

Edge out the competition with captivating resumes designed from Canva’s collection of professional resume templates – FREE to customize and edit from your computer, laptop or  smartphone!

POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION

“The ACE Mentor Program has been a great opportunity for me over this past year. By meeting with professionals from the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, it helped me relate the ideas learned in the classroom to real world projects and buildings.”

— Joshua Heath, Oak Park High School (Kansas City, MO)

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

AUTODESK

Autodesk’s comprehensive portfolio of intelligent 3D model–based Building Information Modeling (BIM) desktop, cloud, and mobile solutions.

Make It Modular – Autodesk Webinar

BENTLEY

Through the Bentley Institute, you can take advantage of a variety of tools and resources in the Academic Program.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

AIA is regularly reviewing free K-12 architecture resources and activities for students and families to enjoy.

ARCHITECTURE IS FREE

Architecture Is Free Foundation provides free mentoring, tutoring, and research support to high school, university, and recently graduated students studying architecture.

BEST

Career map illustrating many of the jobs and career paths possible in building performance.

SKETCHUP

SketchUp Pro is a smarter way to think about 3D modeling – it’s like a pencil with superpowers!

NEXT

NEXT.cc is an eco web that introduces what design is, what design does, and why design is important.

TEKLA CAMPUS

Tekla Campus is an online learning academy for students to learn the basics of BIM.

HCM DESIGN CLUB

Interested in a career in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, urban planning, or design?

THOSE AMAZING PROFESSIONS

TAP’s mission is to educate young people about careers in underserved professions.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

No ACE Team meetings? No problem! Challenge yourself to these industry-related activities while at home!

ENGINEER GIRL

The EngineerGirl website is part of an NAE project to bring national attention to the opportunity that engineering represents to everyone!

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT PRESERVATION TRUST

With Architect Studio 3D, young architects can design a home – hands-on.

HOW BRIDGES WORK

Explains and illustrates major bridge types.

PAPER TOYS

Paper toys, models, and cut-outs. Includes Sydney Opera House, U.S. Capitol Building, Empire State Building, and more

PBS | BUILD BIG

Explore large structures and what it takes to build them with Building Big™, a five-part PBS television series and interactive web site.

SALARY GUIDE

Find average salaries for any occupation.

HARNESS HERO SAFETY TRAINING APP

This gaming app will enhance the way construction companies deliver fall protection training.

20 GREATEST ARCHITECTS

Discover the 20 greatest architects in the world.

THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE

A look through the evolution of concrete.

50 GREATEST BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD

These buildings are renowned for various reasons.

BUILDING SIMPLE MACHINES

In this lesson,  learn how to build your own simple machine using levers.

EDX | FREE ONLINE ARCHITECTURAL COURSES

Access 2000 free online courses from 140 leading institutions worldwide.

MIT | FREE ONLINE ARCHITECTURE COURSES

Free online architectural courses offered by MIT.

SKETCHUP CAMPUS

Get started learning techniques that make SketchUp unique.

FUNDAMENTALS

LANDSCAPE & SITE DESIGN

CREATIVITY CONNECTIONS

Take the time to think, reflect, make and create!

LET'S GO BOYS + GIRLS | STEM LEARNING RESOURCES

LET’S GO Boys and Girls has compiled a list of STEM learning resources.

PROCORE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

With Procore’s educational activities you will explore the world of virtual design and construction.

DISCOVER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

In this activity book, you will learn about landscape architecture, see sketches from landscape architecture professionals, have the opportunity to sketch and color drawings, and problem-solve to plan your own projects.

ACE @Home is an opportunity for students to receive information on professional development and industry careers through short, prerecorded webinars and activities that can be completed from home.

ACE @Home is an optional program in addition to your local ACE affiliate programming.

Completion of these activities is not required and will have no impact on your participation in your local ACE program.

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