ACEC Georgia Mentorship Program
This program provides an opportunity for all ACEC Georgia members to participate in a formal mentorship program that will mutually benefit both mentors and mentees. The program will foster professional development, provide the opportunity for network growth, and provide the tools to build a successful mentorship relationship.
Program Summary:
The ACEC Georgia Mentorship Program will pair experienced professionals with junior/midlevel employees based on in-person networking and application responses. The program will require a 6-month commitment that includes six (6) in-person networking event and 2 webinars during which an industry professional will discuss mentorship and professional development topics that will aid in fostering mentorship skills and career growth for each participant. Additionally, mentorship pairs will be required to meet at a minimum of four (4) times outside of the formal mentorship program events hosted by ACEC Georgia. The mentorship program is open to all ACEC Georgia members that work in the engineering industry, which includes engineering professionals and non-engineering professionals.
Benefits for Mentors:
Mentors in the ACEC Georgia Mentorship Program have an opportunity to expand their repertoire of professional knowledge and skills through their instruction and facilitation of others. Other mentor benefits include:
- Provides fulfillment and satisfaction of helping others and contributing to the development of colleagues.
- Extends network of industry colleagues and builds community.
- Supports use and development of key competencies leading to growth.
- Encourages examination of the status quo and alternative possibilities.
- Encourages renewed ideas and perspectives on one’s leadership role.
Benefits for Mentees:
Mentees have an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and insight into the engineering industry from a seasoned professional who has achieved the level of expertise they aspire to attain. Other mentee benefits include:
- Receives guidance and support from a respected industry professional.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Increased industry knowledge and confidence.
- Greater awareness of other approaches to work.
- Builds a network of colleagues and expanded knowledge of the A/E/C landscape in Georgia.
- Having a confidential sounding board for ideas and challenges.
The 2026 Mentorship Program Schedule:
Event 1: Orientation & Networking
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: ACEC Georgia Office, 229 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1800, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Event 2: Networking
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Monday Night Brewing - The Grove (670 Trabert Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)
Webinar 1: 3 Critical Coaching Skills for Effective Mentoring
Date/Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Event 3: Networking
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Round Trip Brewing Company (1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)
Event 4: Networking
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Dr. Scofflaw's at The Works (214 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)
Webinar 2: Time Management
Date/Time: July 16, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Event 5: Networking
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Bold Monk Brewing Co. (1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)
Event 6: Mixer
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 25, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Monday Night: The Garage, 933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
This program is limited to ACEC Georgia Members Only. Must apply by Friday, March 6, 2026.
Testimonials:
“The ACEC Inaugural Mentorship Program was a fun and rewarding experience. I was unsure about the 'speed dating' selection, but it worked out great! Even though neither of us picked the other, we connected immediately!! The program allowed me an opportunity to give back to an industry that has been incredibly rewarding and to share my experiences and lessons learned. Best of all, I got to meet someone new and develop a friendship that will last way beyond the program.”
Don Harris, PE
Senior Associate
KCI Technologies
“The ACEC Georgia mentorship program was an excellent opportunity for me, as a mentor, to invest my experience into the emerging leaders in the transportation industry. What really sets the program apart is the reciprocal investment I received from the perspectives and experiences of my assigned mentee. My involvement in the program was very rewarding.”
Jeremy T. Busby, P.E.
Gresham Smith
Consultancy Services Leader
“Participating in ACEC's Inaugural Mentorship Program has significantly enriched my professional journey as a junior level engineer in the Atlanta area. As someone who has mostly been involved with internal company committees/mentor programs, I was excited for the opportunity to connect with an assigned mentor outside of my organization. Not only did I participate in one-on-one meetings with my assigned mentor, I also had the opportunity to interact with other mentor-mentee pairings at networking events. The program is a great opportunity to interact with professionals from diverse backgrounds and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities within the transportation industry.”
Elizabeth Hartzog
HNTB
GDOT Program Management Consultant Team