AIA & ACE announce mentor program partnership to support future architects

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.acementor.org\/"]],["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"WASHINGTON\n\u2013 April 28, 2023 \u2013 As part of its commitment to providing equitable\naccess for aspiring architects, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud\nto announce both monetary and in-kind donations to the "],[0,[0],1,"ACE Mentor Program"],[0,[],0,". AIA\u2019s $10,000 investment will\nhelp support ACE\u2019s mission of providing life-changing after-school programs for\nabout 10,000 students in 37 states and the District of Columbia each year. More\nthan 70 % of the scholar participants are students of color."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Additionally, more than 4,000 professionals\ncomprising of architecture, construction and engineering industries take part\nin mentoring the students. AIA\u2019s network of over 96,000 members will continue\nto play an integral role in assisting and their expertise will be enhanced in\nthe future."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This week, AIA Senior Vice President, Knowledge\n\u0026 Practice "],[0,[1],1,"Corey Clayborne"],[0,[],0,", FAIA, NOMA, officially joined the ACE\nBoard of Directors and will be providing his extensive knowledge of the\narchitecture industry in a volunteer capacity. \u201cThe work that ACE is doing in\nhigh schools across the country aligns with our mission to provide not just\ninspiration, but equitable access to our field,\u201d Clayborne said. \u201cMany of our\nmembers are already volunteering with their respective ACE affiliates at the\nlocal component level. It is an honor to continue this support at the national\nlevel to strengthen the future of our profession.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"I have been a long-time active supporter of both\nACE and the AIA,\u201d said "],[0,[1],1,"Diane Hoskins,"],[0,[],0," FAIA, who also serves as co-CEO of\nthe architecture firm Gensler. \u201cAs a member of the ACE Executive Committee, I look\nforward to working with both organizations to introduce students to careers in\narchitecture and design and we are proud of the work ACE is achieving with AIA\nto build a workforce pipeline from high school to licensure.\u201d"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[1],1,"About AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works\nto create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings,\nneighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and\nlocal chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality\nand public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA\nprovides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and\nbusiness as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to\nfind solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation,\nand world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest\nprofessional standards."]]]]}