MENTORING

“Meeting regularly with two extremely talented freshman students was something I found beneficial for my personal career development as it gave me another opportunity to interact with potential future employees and understand their interests while providing them a glimpse of the real world as an engineering consultant.”

“The value added from the ACEC MEET Program for students is tremendous. From my first days as a freshman, I was paired with a mentor who’s been in the same place as me. My mentor was (and continues to be) a fantastic resource for any question, concern, or curiosity, and was a fundamental influence in my decision making freshman year. The MEET Mentors have been there and done that, and I attribute the success of my first years to my mentor’s support.”

“The mentorship program has been an incredible bridge between our students and the profession. I have seen students gain confidence, direction, and valuable connections within the program. Some students have found internships and chosen their career paths because of their mentors. It is inspiring to see many of these relationships continue well beyond the program and help shape the next generation of civil engineers.”

"Having a mentor from industry who encouraged me, gave me insight and advice, and was able to relate to me was crucial to my success the first two years of college. I was challenged to grow in new ways as a mentee and through that I established a relationship with an engineering profession that will last throughout my career."

"With my mentor’s guidance, I connected with an engineer I deeply admired, whose advice helped shape my professional path. Through her support, I earned an AISC scholarship and attended the national conference in Louisville, KY—an experience that opened invaluable doors in both industry and academia."