The Advancing Careers in Engineering (ACE) Program funds activities which increase the participation of youth preparing to enter engineering and science related careers. These activities which are carried out by the SHPE student and professional chapter members, include university visitations by high school students, tours of industry, mentoring, parent awareness meeting presentations, and tutoring. Through peer counseling and studies, SHPE members help entering college students adapt to college life, learn about college services, academic requirements and leadership development.

The Two Major goals of the ACE Program are:

• To outreach to out community and introduce the exciting career opportunities in engineering and science to elementary, junior high and high school students.
• To support retention mechanisms by developing and reinforcing the academic support systems at all levels of the education continuum to increase the graduation rates of Hispanic engineering and science students.

The ACE Program sponsors those community service and outreach activities that aim to do one or more of the following:

• Decrease the Latino high school student drop out rate.
• Promote the attainment of undergraduate degrees in the science and engineering fields.
• Promote the attainment of advanced degrees in the science and engineering fields.

Funded by corporate America and various public and private grants, the ACE program has impacted over 257,000 students (K-16) in its twenty year history. Over $630,000 has been expended to service this vital program. The ACE program is the most cost effective student advocacy, motivational and developmental program in the country.