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Here they are! 🌟 Meet the exceptional students awarded the 2026 ACE National Scholarship for their dedication, vision, and excellence in the #AECindustry. 🏆 Congratulations to all the winners! Your hard work has truly paid off. 🎉 Like, comment, and share to show your support for these inspiring students! #acementor #AECindustry #mentoringprogram #studentdesign

📍Welcome Event at Clyde’s in Washington, D.C. National staff, team leads, mentors and 9 teams networking as we prepare for the 20th ACE CIRT Competition!!! Finals live tomorrow at 3:30EST! #acementor #aecindustry #brilliants

We are committed to helping students explore opportunities in the architecture, construction, and engineering industry. 📚 Check out the 2026 National Scholarship Winners Historic Demographic Summary to see the disciplines these outstanding students are pursuing as they prepare for their future careers. Explore the impact of our scholarship program and help us celebrate the talented students we are proud to support! 🌟🏗️🙌 #ACEMentor #StudentSuccess #MentoringProgram #Scholarships #AECIndustry

🌟 Our 2026 Charles H. Thornton Memorial Alumni Scholars are here! Established in memory of ACE founder Charles H. Thornton, this scholarship carries forward his legacy by supporting ACE alumni pursuing bachelor’s degrees in construction-related fields. Meet three of this year’s outstanding recipients: 👩‍🎓 Alexis Usher – @acementorie2012 "She developed the confidence, technical foundation, and leadership skills that continue to guide her academic journey." 👩‍🎓 Audrie Platcher – @acementornash "I am very excited to continue learning about this industry and working towards my career..." 👨‍🎓 Boden Kaminski-Willard – @acementorseattle "Thank you for your generous support of my education and the construction industry..." These alumni turned their high school experiences into stepping stones toward futures in landscape architecture, civil engineering and architectural engineering — we couldn’t be prouder. 🌟 #acementor #alumnischolarship

🗣️ During the 2026 #CIRTCompetition, two exceptional finalists were recognized as the first recipients of the inaugural Mark A. Casso Scholarship, established in memory of the late CIRT past president. Congratulations to Sai Rahshita Kona of #ACEMentorNewJersey and Kaleo Pan of #ACERhodeIsland. We’re excited to see all you accomplish next! 👏 #ACEMentor #AECIndustry

🌟 Meet more of our 2026 Scholars! Each year, ACE honors the legacies of founder Charles H. Thornton through scholarships supporting ACE alumni pursuing bachelor’s degrees in construction-related fields. Meet three of this year’s outstanding recipients: 👨‍🎓 Jason Terry - "The ACE Mentor Program truly guided and defined my early path toward becoming an architect." 👩‍🎓 Evelyn Perez - "My passion for engineering started with ACE. Thanks to this program I met some of the biggest role models I have in my life, my mentors. 👨‍🎓 Jaishva Bhatt - "ACE helped me better understand the interdisciplinary nature of the AEC field and strengthened my interest in architecture as both a creative and technical discipline." These alumni turned their high school experiences into stepping stones toward futures in civil engineering and architecture—we couldn’t be prouder. 🌟 #acementor #alumnischolarship

During the #2026CIRTCompetition, two more outstanding ACE Mentor teams earned top honors for their exceptional innovation and design. 🏆 🥈 Second Place and a $1,500 prize went to the #ACEMentorSouthernNevada’s Team Jigsaw for their modular/tech-enabled concept, “Modular/Tech-Enabled Build.” 🥉 Third Place and a $1,000 prize went to #ACEMentorIllinois, Chicago Team 11 for their Cultural Destination concept, “Crossroads Cultural Center." Congratulations to both teams for their incredible achievements! 👏 🌟 Please like, share, and leave a comment to show them your support. #acementor #aecindustry

Fun Fact Friday 🎉 The CIRT National Design + Construction Competition, founded in 2007 by Mark A. Casso in collaboration with Charlie Thornton of the ACE Mentor Program, gives students hands‑on experience with real‑world design and construction challenges. The program helps students develop valuable skills, gain industry exposure, and culminates in an in‑person final presentation in Washington, D.C., judged by leading professionals. Stay tuned: April 27 marks the 20th anniversary competition! 👏 #acementor #designcompetition #20thanniversary

Today marks 25 years of remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honoring those who survived, and reflecting on the lasting impact felt by us all. 🇺🇸 We remember. We honor. We will #NeverForget!

🗣️During the 2026 #ACECIRTCompetition, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate this year’s outstanding mentors on stage. Each mentor was presented with a trophy and invited to share their stories and experiences with the next generation of professionals, current industry leaders, and the ACE community. Thank you again for all the hard work, dedication, and guidance you bring to ACE. Your impact is helping shape the future and inspire the next generation! 🌟Tami Hughes - ACE Mentor Program of Rhode Island 🌟Monique Brown - ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida 🌟Valerie Tam - ACE Mentor San Francisco Bay Area 🌟Kingsley Jewett - ACE Mentor Program of Central Iowa 🌟Octavio Gutierrez - ACE Mentor Program of Oregon 🌟Holly Ganser - ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston #ACEmentor #OutstandingMentors #IndustryLeaders #ENRMagazine

🗣️Help Spread the Word! We need your help to support the future leaders of the industry! 🏗️✨ Make a difference and grow your network with the #ACEMentorProgram, a no-cost after-school program that prioritizes #workforcedevelopment pathways for high school students. ACE is looking for passionate volunteers and firms to support our students, and we think you would be a great fit! Not only does engaging with ACE help students navigate their career, it also bolsters our future workforce! 💡 Interested in Learning More? Join Us for any of the upcoming ACE Mentor Information Sessions: 📅September 23: 12:30 Eastern / 11:30 Central / 10:30 Mountain / 9:30 Pacific 📅September 24: 12pm Eastern / 11am Central / 10am Mountain / 9am Pacific 📅September 24: 3pm Eastern / 2 pm Central / 1 pm Mountain / Noon Pacific For registration links, please visit our other social accounts or email us at info@acementor.org. #AECIndustry #AECcareers #Volunteer

On Monday, April 27, after competing against nine impressive finalist teams, the 505/732 Teams from ACE Mentor Program of NJ rose to the top!🏆 Their Net Zero Data Center concept, “Net 505,” earned First Place and a $2,000 prize for its forward-thinking energy strategy, technical innovation, and scalable vision for sustainable data infrastructure. ⚡🌎 Congratulations for their outstanding performance and innovation! 👏 🌟 Please like, share, and leave a comment to show them your support. #acementor #2026CIRTComp #aecindustry #studentdesign #DataCenter

Fun Fact Friday 🎉 As we gear up for the 20th anniversary of the CIRT Competition, take a look at the winning teams from the past 19 years. These exceptional students brought their best ideas to the built world and continually impressed the judges. Here’s to another year of innovation—and to meeting winning team #20! 🏆 Check out the nine worthy finalists who will compete: https://loom.ly/syddfUA #aecindustry #acementor #CIRTcompetition #designcompetition

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Fun Fact Friday 🎉 As we gear up for the 20th anniversary of the CIRT Competition, take a look at the winning teams from the past 19 years.