06/11/2026
EJC was a proud sponsor of ACE Mentor Program's Annual Fundraiser and Networking Event last week. The night was filled with celebration, collaboration, and connection.
ACE Mentor Program is special to EJC as our founder, Ed Callahan, was one of the first Board Members of the Boston Chapter. Our Managing Partner Chris Previte has also served on the board for 10+ years.
ACE mentor Program is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the Architectural, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades. ACE is a federation of more than 75 affiliates (chapters), operating in 38 states and Canada, and largely based in metropolitan areas.
🏫 Over 14,000 students participate annually, drawn from approximately 1,800 high schools.
📚The majority of ACE students (70%) are minority, and about 40% are female.
🎓 Over 40% of ACE seniors entering college are first generation students.
🏗️ More than 5,000 volunteer industry professionals mentor student teams through a 35-hour-long simulation of designing and constructing a project.
💲Over $4.8 million in scholarships was awarded this past year to ACE students pursuing industry-related careers, totaling nearly $42 Million since ACE’s inception.
🔨 Over 90% of ACE alumni go on to college or skilled trades training programs.
To learn more about ACE Mentor Program, you can visit https://www.acementor.org/