{"id":51310,"date":"2025-03-24T15:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smps.org\/?p=51310"},"modified":"2025-03-26T16:14:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:14:59","slug":"smps-and-ace-mentor-program-partner-to-promote-workforce-development-in-the-a-e-c-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smps.org\/2025\/03\/24\/smps-and-ace-mentor-program-partner-to-promote-workforce-development-in-the-a-e-c-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"SMPS and the ACE Mentor Program Partner To Promote Workforce Development in the A\/E\/C Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51310\" class=\"elementor elementor-51310\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c8bd933 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c8bd933\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7af81972\" data-id=\"7af81972\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9bf583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9bf583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SMP404-StrategicAlliancePartner-ACEMentor-1280x570-1-1024x456.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51384\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SMP404-StrategicAlliancePartner-ACEMentor-1280x570-1-1024x456.png 1024w, https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SMP404-StrategicAlliancePartner-ACEMentor-1280x570-1-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SMP404-StrategicAlliancePartner-ACEMentor-1280x570-1-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SMP404-StrategicAlliancePartner-ACEMentor-1280x570-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2832b0f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2832b0f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SMPS and the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) announce their partnership to workforce development within the architecture, engineering, and construction (A\/E\/C) industry. This collaboration strengthens both organizations\u2019 efforts to inspire and support the next generation of industry leaders.<\/p><p>Through this partnership, ACE and SMPS will work together to foster engagement between their respective affiliates and chapters nationwide. Both organizations will encourage local collaboration, co-host programming, and increase visibility for each other\u2019s initiatives. ACE and SMPS will also promote industry career pathways for students by sharing resources, networking opportunities, and mentorship programs.<\/p><p>\u201cThis partnership with SMPS is an exciting step forward in our mission to connect students with the A\/E\/C industry. By working together, we can amplify our efforts to create more opportunities for the next generation of professionals,\u201d said Diana Eidenshink, President of the ACE Mentor Program of America.<\/p><p>\u201cAt SMPS, we believe that investing in the future of the A\/E\/C industry starts with empowering future leaders. Our partnership with ACE Mentor Program of America allows us to bridge the gap between aspiring professionals and the industry leaders who can guide them. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected workforce that will drive innovation and success for years to come,\u201d said Dr. Paula Raymond Stamp, MBA, FSMPS, CPSM, SMPS Society President.<\/p><p>For more information about ACE, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acementor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acementor.org<\/a> and follow them on <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/acementorprogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fb8acd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2fb8acd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97f3dac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97f3dac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>About ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE)<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-51385 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ACE_Lockup_hor-2021-v2-300x98.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ACE_Lockup_hor-2021-v2-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ACE_Lockup_hor-2021-v2-768x252.png 768w, https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ACE_Lockup_hor-2021-v2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/>Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America is a no-cost, after-school program that prioritizes workforce development for high school students by connecting them with professionals in the design and construction industry. With a strong focus on mentorship and career exploration, ACE plays a crucial role in preparing students for success in the A\/E\/C fields.<\/p><h3>About the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-45818 \" src=\"https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/smps_primary_logo_rgb-e1742824692262-300x106.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/smps_primary_logo_rgb-e1742824692262-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/smps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/smps_primary_logo_rgb-e1742824692262.png 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/>SMPS is a community of marketing and business development professionals working to advance the A\/E\/C industry. Through educational resources, networking, and industry research, SMPS helps firms and individuals grow their impact and career potential. The SMPS Foundation supports workforce development initiatives and provides insights that drive the future of the industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SMPS and the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) announce their partnership to workforce development within the architecture, engineering, and construction (A\/E\/C) industry. This collaboration strengthens both organizations\u2019 efforts to inspire and support the next generation of industry leaders. 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