Special Event Publicity

Special events and national observances provide affiliates with opportunities to celebrate students and mentors, showcase the impact of ACE, and connect with schools, industry partners, and their communities. Use the resources below to plan activities, share stories, recognize participants, and promote ACE through local communications and social media.

Make the Most of the Moment: You don’t need to create a large event to participate. Highlight a student or mentor, share a project, recognize an industry partner, or post about your affiliate’s impact. Consistent, authentic stories help build awareness of ACE in your community.

ACE Day of Action is a nationwide celebration held in October that brings together students, mentors, alumni, and industry partners to raise awareness of ACE’s mission and impact. Through events, student stories, social media, and fundraising, affiliates celebrate the mentorship, scholarships, and hands-on experiences that connect students with careers in architecture, construction, and engineering.

Construction Inclusion Week is an annual industry-wide initiative that promotes inclusion, belonging, and opportunity within the construction industry. ACE affiliates can use the week to engage students, celebrate diverse perspectives, and connect with sponsors and industry partners through activities that demonstrate a shared commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation of AEC professionals.

National Mentoring Month is a nationwide celebration held each January that recognizes the impact of mentorship. ACE affiliates can use the month to celebrate their mentors, share student success stories, recruit new volunteers, and highlight how mentorship helps inspire and prepare the next generation of AEC professionals.