41 Outcomes The curriculum throughout the three years in the ACE Architecture program is curated to be as workforce relevant as possible. After all, our shared goal is to prepare our students for employment in the industry as possible, so while this is the current program outline, it is always subject to change based on current technology or professional practices. With three years behind them, the students can earn up to 27 credits by completing their CTE program courses. Within those 27 credits, students can earn two skills certificates, one in AutoCAD Drafting and the other in Revit Drafting. In addition to that incredible opportunity, ACE students have the privilege of taking Middle College courses. A middle college course is any course at TMCC related to their program of study or ACE’s CTE mission, as long as it is offered outside their ACE schedule. This means students can earn as many credits as they want, which allows them to get a bigger jump toward their AAS. Students also have the potential to earn the 30-credit Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Drafting, which allows them to walk the graduation stage at the end of the third year. With these certificates and recognition of successful completion, students are more likely to be employed. Another benefit of attending ACE: the instructors and administration work closely with TMCC’s Architecture Advisory Board to coordinate potential job shadows and internships with local architects, landscape architects and residential designers. In recent years, we’ve seen a job shadow turn into a part-time internship, and upon graduation, parttime became full-time over the weekend! ACE High School truly sets students up for success, and to our advantage, along the AAS and BArch pathways. Because students are integrated into the program so early and have a significant head start once they officially begin college, they are likely to continue. At TMCC, we seek to know every student. With the help of ACE’s Career Counselor and Kellie Jonas, Dean of Students, we hope each student knows at least one faculty member they can ask for guidance when in need of informal academic advising. The partnership and pipeline we are creating will likely change the architecture profession in Reno in the coming years. With the new ability to keep architecture students local and truly shape and foster their growth, change is bound to come in an area that desperately needs it. Photo Credit: Student project photos provided by TMCC College of Applied Sciences. Specializing in Industrial and Commercial Projects 10597 Double R Blvd Reno, NV 89521 P: 775.852.2337 Electrical & Fire Protection Engineers E N G I N E E R I N G JP
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