Mentor Overview

Become an ACE TPP Mentor

We are seeking experienced professionals with flexible availability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to positive role modeling for students.

Mentors

Mentor Role

  • Provide professional, academic, and personal advice and support to ACE Alumni currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
  • Serve as a positive role model.
  • Support ACE-TPP goals and expectations.

Mentor Time Commitment

  • Mentors will commit to a long-term relationship with an ACE alumni who is just beginning their post-secondary education.
  • Engage with students virtually or in person through monthly or bi-weekly check-ins via email, text, phone, or virtual meetings.
  • Attend an initial training session and additional sessions as requested.
  • Submit quarterly check-in reports to ACE-TPP program coordinators.
  • Attend meetings and events as scheduled by ACE-TPP participating firm.

Hear from ACE leaders
on the impact of TPP.

Participation requirements

FOR ACE TPP MENTORS

  • Register in the ACE-TPP database and successfully complete a background check.
  • Familiarity with the ACE mentor program is helpful, or a willingness to learn more about ACE.
  • A professional in the A-C-E fields
  • Interested and comfortable working with young people, both in person and virtually.
  • Willing to adhere to all program best practices and recommendations.
  • Availability to regularly check in with your mentee and provide timely and appropriate responses.
  • Willing to communicate regularly with program staff and submit activity information.

Onboarding Process

ACE Stories: Hear from ACE
participants on the impact of TPP.

Help Spread the Word!

The ACE Transformative Partner Program (TPP) connects ACE alumni with industry professionals who provide mentorship, career guidance, networking opportunities, and support as students transition from education to employment.

Interested in learning more?
Register for one of the quick 30 minutes or less TPP Info Sessions
(all sessions share the same content):

ACE Mentor
TPP Info Session

06/17/26 | 3pm EST
Register

ACE Mentor
TPP Info Session

06/23/26 | 12pm EST
Register

ACE Mentor
TPP Info Session – West

06/24/26 | 3pm EST
Register

ACE Mentor
TPP Info Session – South

06/25/26 | 1pm EST
Register

*Coming soon: ACE Mentor – TPP info Session – Northeast

ACE TPP

Schedule

2026

March – July 2026

July 31, 2026

July & August 2026

August 2026

September & October 2026

Interested in
getting involved?
Email Katie Bawarski today!

Contact Information

Katie Bawarski, Director of Student and Alumni Advancement
Email Katie