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 Free After-School Program • NH Students

Engage. Excite.
Enlighten the
Next Generation.

ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire connects high school students with architecture, construction, and engineering professionals — opening doors to careers that build our world.

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Upcoming Event

Annual Fundraiser

Fundraising Breakfast 2026

Location

Manchester Country Club, Bedford NH

Date & Time

September 30, 2026 · 7:30 AM
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250+ Students Served
10 Industry Mentors
48 Scholarships Awarded
5 NH Schools Served
About ACE NH

Building Futures in Architecture, Construction & Engineering

ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) after-school initiative that gives high school students direct access to working professionals in the AEC industry. Students meet weekly during the school year, collaborating with mentors from leading NH firms on real-world design challenges.

At the end of each year, students present their projects to industry leaders, government officials, and families — and compete for scholarships and stipends toward college or trade school. The program is completely free for students.

ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire students with their year-end scholarship certificates

Scholarships Available

Students compete for scholarships and trade school stipends at year-end presentations.

Industry Mentors

Volunteer professionals from 70+ NH firms guide student teams through real projects.

Nationwide Network

Part of ACE Mentor Program of America — a 30+ year national nonprofit with 70+ affiliates.

Real-World Projects

Students use Revit, tour job sites, and work on new design challenges each year.

The Program

How ACE NH Works

A structured school-year experience that goes far beyond the classroom.

1

Apply & Register

High school students from participating NH schools register each September. The program is free — no cost to students or families.

2

Weekly Sessions

October through February, teams meet weekly (2:30–4:00 PM) with industry mentors to work on that year's design challenge.

3

Field Trips & Site Visits

Students tour active job sites, visit Autodesk, and attend industry events — building real connections and context.

4

Present & Earn Scholarships

March culmination: teams present their work to judges, government officials, and sponsors — and compete for scholarships.

Participating Schools: Winnacunnet, Portsmouth High, Manchester School of Technology

Student Registration (Opens September) ↗
Events & Tickets

Upcoming Events

Purchase tickets and sponsorships securely — registration and payment handled through BirdEase, with invoices emailed automatically for easy record-keeping and corporate reimbursement.

Annual Fundraiser

Fundraising Breakfast 2026

SEP
30
2026
Save the Date — ACE Mentor Program of NH Fundraising Breakfast. Wednesday, September 30, 7:30 AM–10 AM, Manchester Country Club.
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Breakfast & Program
Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Rd, Bedford NH

Join us for our annual Fundraising Breakfast — a morning of networking with NH's leading AEC professionals, student presentations, and impactful stories from the program. Learn how your support changes lives and opens careers.

Individual Ticket
1 seat · General admission
$100
Bronze Sponsor — 1 Ticket
Includes event signage recognition
$500
Silver Sponsor — 2 Tickets
Social media shout-out + year-long web recognition
$1,000
Gold Sponsor — 5 Tickets
Scholarship association + prominent recognition
$2,500
Platinum Sponsor — Table of 10
Maximum visibility · Named scholarship opportunity
$5,000
Program Highlight

Student Presentation Night 2027

MAR
TBD
2027
TBD · Evening Event
Location TBD · Greater Manchester area

Watch NH high school teams present their year-long design projects to judges, government officials, sponsors, and families. Scholarships awarded at this event. Open to sponsors and invited guests.

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Individual Ticket$100.00
Processing fee (3%)$3.00
Total$103.00
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Join Us

Get Involved

There's a place for everyone in ACE NH — whether you're a student, professional, firm, or educator.

Students

Are you a high school student in NH interested in design, engineering, or construction? Registration opens each September — and it's 100% free.

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Mentors / Volunteers

Industry professionals volunteer one afternoon per week (Oct–Feb) to guide student teams. Sessions typically run 2:30–4:00 PM at partner schools.

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Sponsors

Firms that sponsor ACE NH invest in workforce development and gain visibility with NH's AEC community. Multiple sponsorship tiers available.

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Educators

Is your high school interested in bringing ACE NH to your students? Contact us to explore how we can partner with your district.

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Interested in joining the Board of Directors? We meet virtually the first Friday of each month at 9:30 AM.

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Sponsorship

Invest in New Hampshire's Future

Your sponsorship directly funds scholarships, program operations, and opens new schools. All gifts are tax-deductible (501c3).

ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All sponsorships are tax-deductible.

Thank You to Our Current Sponsors

Your support makes this program possible.

"
The program has taught me how to lead, how to let others lead, and how to listen. With ACE, my understanding of the design world has given me a sense of intellectual curiosity and a sense of belonging.
— 3-Year ACE NH Participant
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Our Network

Participating Firms

70+ NH-based architecture, engineering, and construction firms volunteer their time and expertise.

A.W. Rose Construction, LLC
ABC NH/VT
AIA-NH
Amari Company, Inc.
Artisan Electrical Contractors
Bauen Corporation
CGI Business Solutions
Chinburg Builders/Properties
Cobb Hill Construction
Construx, Inc.
Denron Plumbing & HVAC
Design Day Mechanicals
Electrical Systems Engineering
Gemini Electric, Inc.
George W. Pynn Masonry
Granite State Glass
Granite State P&H, LLC
H.P. Cummings Construction
Haight Engineering, PLLC
Harvey Building Products
Harvey Construction Corp.
Hawkes & Huberdeau Woodworking
J. Lawrence Hall Co.
Jewett Construction Company
JSN Associates, Inc.
Kelley Painting Co.
Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Mark Carrier Construction
McHenry Architecture, PLLC
Meridian Construction Corp.
Methuen Construction Company
Metro Walls, Inc.
North Branch Construction
Northpoint Construction Mgmt.
Novel Iron Works
Oliver Mechanical
PROCON LLC
R.M. Piper Inc.
Strang Scott Giroux Young LLP
Swiftcurrent Engineering
The Granite Group
The H.L. Turner Group
Turnstone Corporation
VHB
Wallace Building Products
Winnacunnet High School
Contact

Let's Connect

Questions about the program, sponsorship, mentoring, or getting your school involved? We'd love to hear from you.

Program Chair

Kristi Mynhier

Mailing Address

265 Rollins Rd, Rollinsford, NH 03869

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