| June 4, 2008 KSS Architects helps ACE of Eastern Pa. students succeed ACE also awarded scholarships totaling more than $30,000 to 20 students at the event. Three students from Team 6 won scholarships totaling $6,500. The team members comprised 11 students from Carver High School for Engineering and Science, the Charter High School for Engineering and Science, and the Edward W. Bok Technical High School, and mentors from the following firms: KSS, Blackney Hayes Architects, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Michael A. Beach & Associates, TriState HVAC Equipment, STV Construction, Inc., and the Gilbane Building Company. Founded in 2000, ACE of Eastern Pennsylvania gives high school students opportunities to learn about careers in architecture, construction and engineering by pairing them with professionals in the building industry after school between November and May. KSS has been involved with the program since 2002. In addition to giving students tours of job sites and design offices, the program gives students to opportunity to work with volunteer design professionals on a project with "real-life" program and site requirements. "It's essential we market our profession to high school students," said Zaiser, who also serves as a board member for the program. "Our profession will experience a net loss of people this year. While many students hear about careers in law or technology, the visibility isn't there yet for architecture." The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc., has affiliate programs in 106 locations across the U.S. For more information, visit their website. |
