Transformative Partner Program: Alumni Overview
Proposed Outcomes for Students
- Mentor support throughout post-secondary studies, with a goal of graduation
- Assistance in finding yearly paid summer internship offer based on performance.
- Assistance securing full time employment in building and design industry after successful completion of post secondary education
- Developing professional networks
- Opportunities for professional development and support
- Connection to the broader ACE Alumni Network
Student Participant Qualifications
- High school graduate (or Senior graduating in the spring) currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (I.e., college, vocational programming, etc.)
- Pursuing an A-C-E related major or course of study, with an intention to continue into the building and design profession after graduation
- Participated in the ACE program in high school
- Registered as an ACE Alumni (or will register upon Spring Graduation)
Time Commitment and Expectations
- Mentor and Mentee meetings and communications: 1-2 hours per month, mostly virtual communicating (email, zoom calls, text)
- Report to ACE Program staff progress and updates: once a quarter via brief survey
- Periodic webinars to support professional development: 2-3 times per year