If you are an architecture, construction, or engineering professional and interested in working with high school students to introduce them to the industry's wide range of career opportunities, join us! ACE is a great way to support students, strengthen your networks, and build our future workforce. View our downloadable flyer for 2026-27 here
Our program is from January - May of every year. Students and mentors will be assigned to either a Tuesday or Thursday team based on their availability. Locations vary depending on team. Most sessions are held in person at downtown locations, such as employer firms. For additional information on team meetings and sessions, please view the Program Calendar.
2026-27 program registration is now open
There are 2 parts to the ACE Mentor Program of Oregon application:
Part 1 (Oregon): Complete and submit this application.
Part 2 (National): Complete the national online registration on the ACE National Database.*
Interested in joining our Vancouver Team? Application steps are the same! You can learn more about the team's schedule on the Vancouver Team page.
*A background check through the database is required to participate in the program. ACE Staff will follow up with registered volunteers on their background check status.
Mentor Mixers 2026-27
Every Fall, the Program Committee hosts two different Mentor Mixers for new volunteers to meet current mentors and learn more about the program. Mixers are open to professionals in the design-build industry. Click below to register:
Can't make it to a mentor mixer? ACE National is hosting a virtual info session on September 23 at 9:30 AM. Register here! Reach out to ACE staff and the programming committee to schedule a time to chat about the program: [email protected].
