Examples of mentorship programs in schools and colleges showcasing the positive outcomes for mentors and mentees 1. ACE Mentor Program Started in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program supports high school students in their pursuit of careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. Comprising 70 chapters in 37 states, the program enrolls more than 10,000 students annually and connects participants with over 4,100 volunteer mentors. Student teams work with their mentors and take on roles within a design team, completing a 35-hour design project. Participants can also compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships, visit construction sites, attend summer camps, and access industry internships. 2. Check & Connect In the 1990s, Check & Connect began helping students at risk of dropping out of high school get back on track, and the group continues its mission today. Implemented in 48 states, this program strives to increase student engagement and decrease dropout rates through tar...
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