AIA & ACE Announce Mentor Program Partnership to Support Future Architects
WASHINGTON, DC-- As part of its commitment to providing equitable access for aspiring architects, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to announce both monetary and in-kind donations to the ACE Mentor Program. AIA’s $10,000 investment will help support ACE’s mission of providing life changing after school programs for about 10,000 students in 37 states and the District of Columbia each year. More than 70% of the scholar participants are students of color.
Additionally, more than 4,000 professionals comprising of architecture, construction and engineering industries take part in mentoring the students. AIA’s network of over 96,000 members will continue to play an integral role in assisting and their expertise will be enhanced in the future.