Student Resources
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.
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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