Driving the Future of the Industry ... “Is ACE the Place for Me ?”

Driving the Future of the Industry...“Is ACE the Place for Me?” Ridgeway Miller, Crowe HorwathLLP ACE Mentor Program

Overview of ACE ACE Mission To engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and construction through mentoring to support their continued advancement in the industry.

Overview of ACE 62 Affiliates Across the United States

Overview of ACE Why ACE Is Important • Construction – 2nd largest Industry in the U.S., employing more than 7 million people • Workforce development is a top issue for the future • By year 2016, the construction industry is projected to have 1 million job openings • Today, for every 5 people leaving the industry, only 1 new person enters the workforce

Overview of ACE Statistical Profile • Reaching over 8,000 students and about 5,000 mentors • Two-thirds are minority and one-third young women • ACE has awarded more than $12 million in scholarships to students • ACE mentoring firms have contributed more than $10 million worth of pro bono time • 92% of ACE graduates enroll in future education/college

Overview of ACE Outcomes ACE participants have a higher HS graduation rate and on time rate vs. national average

Overview of ACE Rudiments of Program • Group Mentoring Model • Teams of professionals meet with teams of students • Typically fifteen 2-hour sessions, usually every other week • Each team selects a design project and works through entire design process • Projects often simulate real-life situations

Overview of ACE Affiliate Project Presentation At the conclusion of the program, teams present their projects in a public forum hosted by their local affiliate.

Overview of ACE Special Activities • Field trips to construction sites • Visit to Government Agencies • Meetings at Mentor Firms’ offices

Scholarships Local Affiliate Scholarships Education Collaborative Program Currently over 30 institutions have set aside money for ACE students to apply directly to the institution. This list includes trade schools. Visit www.acementor.org for a full list.

Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring

Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring ACE Mentor Program was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) with a prize of $25,000

Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring • ACE was 1 of 13 individuals and organizations given the award for 2010 • PAESMEM is the nation’s highest award for mentoring • Presented by the President of the United States

ACE Indianapolis • Indianapolis International Airport – Charlie Thornton as part of Thornton Thomasetti’s involvement suggested the idea of beginning an ACE affiliate in Indianapolis to John Kisch who was the Project Director for IND Authority • Initial Organizational Meeting at the offices of Crowe Horwath LLP in Spring 2004 • Board Formation & Recruitment of Mentors 2004-2005 • Mentor Training Summer 2005/Launch Program Fall 2005

ACE Indianapolis • Varied Board of….yes…Competitors! (It’s about the Kids!) • Began in 3 Schools (IPS) • Now in 5 Public Schools; 5-6 More Have Requested • 75-90 High Schools Students Annually (Retention High) • 15-25 Mentors per School (Lead Mentor) • $30,000 - $55,000 Scholarships Awarded Annually • $340,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Date

ACE Indianapolis Alumni Interview • Adrian Russell - 6th of 8 Children! • Graduate of ACE Mentor Program of Indiana – 2007 • Scholarship Recipient – ACE (2) & ISA (1) • Arsenal Tech High School – Indianapolis Public Schools • Ball State Graduate – Building Construction Management • Quality Assurance Project Engineering – ProCLAD

For More Information IT IS ALL ABOUTTHE KIDS THANK YOU FORYOUR SUPPORT. For more information Visit us at: www.acementor.org

Driving the Future of the Industry ... “Is ACE the Place for Me ?”