The construction industry is one of the most important sectors of our economy, with numerous opportunities for career growth and development. However, many students may not be aware of the vast career options available to them. That's where the ACE Mentor Program comes in - to provide high school students with the mentoring and guidance they need to pursue a successful career in the construction industry.
The ACE Mentor Program is designed to provide students with a variety of options to explore their interests in the construction world. ACE stands for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering, and the program is suitable for any type of student, regardless of whether they plan on going to college or straight into the workforce. ACE offers externships, scholarships, and internships to help students build their skills and connections in the industry.
Paulette Dallas, a Regional Director at the ACE Mentor Program, shares stories about the various initiatives taken up by the program to help mold future construction industry leaders. In her, The EBFC Show podcast interview, Paulette emphasized the importance of networking and building connections within the industry. She said,
"The ACE Mentor Program is suitable for any type of student, whether they plan to go to college or go straight into the workforce. We offer a variety of options, including externships, scholarships, and internships."
The ACE Mentor Program is not just about mentoring students during high school. It is about providing a transformative mentoring experience all the way through college until they reach the workforce in the construction industry. This is where the Transformative Partners program comes in - it helps students make the leap from college to the workforce. Paulette said,
"We mentor students all the way through college until they reach a job in the construction industry...Networking is crucial in the construction industry, and we help our students build their own networks. It's important for them to connect with other professionals who can help them grow and succeed."
The ACE Mentor Program has had a significant impact on many students, enabling them to secure internships, externships, and take part in summer camps that help them build their skills and connections in the industry. Dallas encourages everyone in the industry to get involved with ACE Mentoring. She said,
"You can reach out to me directly. We have a brand new website that you can go right to. You can find wherever you live, there's a map on there, a map that you can put and see if there's no ACE near you."
The construction industry is immense, and its reach is vast. The ACE Mentor Program is an outstanding initiative to provide students with the guidance they need to pursue a career in the construction field. It is more than just mentoring students, it is about changing their lives and helping to mold the future leaders of the construction industry. If you are interested to learn more, watch the full episode, tap this link to watch, and listen now. https://www.theebfcshow.com/mentoring-insights-paulette-dallas
