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How Mentoring Can Help Students Discover the Benefits of a Career in Construction

Mentoring students on the ins-and-outs of the construction industry helps them acquire a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities required for a career in construction.

By Michael Tecci and Alejandro Miranda

June 10, 2020

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by Michael Tecci

Michael Tecci is President of ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston. Tecci joined Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) in 2003. He has more than 16 years of experience as a structural design engineer in SGH’s Structural Design team in the Boston office. His structural design experience encompasses a wide variety of building types, encompassing commercial, educational and institutional buildings. His experience includes design of new structures, repair and rehabilitation of existing structures, and investigations and evaluations of deteriorated and historic structures. He joined ACE of Greater Boston as a mentor when the affiliate started back in 2007. In addition to mentoring, he has performed many different roles within the organization including board member, team leader and committee chair where he was responsible for leading the strategic planning initiatives. In 2018, Mike became President of the Board of Directors. While fulfilling his duties as president, he also remains an active team leader and mentor for the program.

by Alejandro Miranda

Alejandro Miranda is Board Member and Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee for ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston. Alejandro is instrumental in multiple aspects of Boylston Properties’ business including development, construction, and property management. Since joining Boylston in 2013 Alejandro has led the transformation for numerous projects in the retail, hotel, and life science sectors. Prior to 2013, Alejandro worked as a Regional Project Accountant at Gilbane Building Company and was instrumental in the roll-out of a new self-performing division of Gilbane, GO Services, focusing on general labor and carpentry services. He joined ACE of Greater Boston in the fall of 2008 as a mentor. He became a Board Member in 2013 and serves as Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee and sits on the Scholarship Committee.