RISE Research is a selective 1-on-1 mentorship program where high school students in Grades 9 through 12 conduct original, university-level research under PhD mentors from Ivy League and Oxbridge institutions. The program runs for 10 weeks at roughly one to two hours per week. Students produce an original research paper submitted to one of 40+ peer-reviewed academic journals; RISE reports a 90% publication rate. Fully online and available to students nationwide. Fall Cohort 2026 admission deadline: September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Annual fundraising breakfast for ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire. Event runs 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM ET and features networking with NH's leading AEC (architecture, construction, engineering) professionals, student presentations, and program impact stories. Registration and payment handled through BirdEase with invoices emailed automatically. Multiple sponsorship tiers available. ACE NH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; sponsorships are tax-deductible.

ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire is a free after-school initiative for high school students. Students meet weekly from October through February (2:30–4:00 PM) with industry mentors from leading NH AEC firms to work on real-world design challenges. Activities include use of Revit software, field trips to active job sites, visits to Autodesk, and attendance at industry events. The program culminates in March with student team presentations to judges, government officials, and sponsors, with scholarships and trade school stipends awarded. Participating schools include Winnacunnet, Portsmouth High, and Manchester School of Technology. Student registration opens each September. Industry professionals from 70+ NH firms volunteer as mentors.

The John Deere FIRST LEGO League Challenge aims to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM by supporting teams from underserved communities. Eligible teams must have a John Deere mentor and meet specific criteria related to student demographics. Grants will be awarded to teams that demonstrate commitment to community engagement and volunteerism. This initiative aligns with John Deere's goal to reach one million underserved youth by 2030, fostering innovation and creativity in future generations.

Oregon 4-H Volunteer Summit runs October 10-11, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm in Redmond, OR. Event for 4-H volunteers who teach and lead clubs across Oregon covering topics including agriculture, animal science, rocketry, robotics, entomology, forestry, and conservation.

For over 20 years, Share the Harvest has brought our community together for an evening of generosity, celebration, and impact. Guests enjoy a delicious dinner, live and silent auctions, and a short program highlighting club programs. Every dollar raised supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County programs, providing thousands of children with a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive. The event supports essential programs including AmeriCorps STEM Initiative - offering hands-on STEM education and mentorship, afterschool programs, NetPositive digital safety education, and child nutrition programs.

The ACE Mentor Program of Colorado serves high school students who want to explore careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. The program meets two hours per week for 17 weeks (January–May), introducing participants to building industry professions by having them plan and design mock projects on real sites and work with professionals in the design and build industries. Sessions will be conducted both in-person and virtually. Students must register and complete paperwork; parents must sign authorization forms. ACE also offers college scholarships based on competition, application, and available funds. Mentors must register at https://app.acementor.org/mentor/dashboard and complete a required background check. Volunteers are needed as lead mentors, mentors, recruitment coordinators, guest speakers, and committee members.