Now Accepting Applications for our Fall 2026 Pilot Cohort
Under Construction. Building Futures. Creating Legacies.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Building More Than Careers. Building Generational Legacies.
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Pre-Apprenticeship Program!
ACE is workforce development trade school dedicated to equipping underserved and underrepresented populations, particularly women, returning citizens, and youth, with essential construction trade skills, leadership training, and upward mobility pathways.
Our pre-apprenticeship trades program focuses on training individuals in specific skilled trades, such as: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, painting and more, to meet the industry's evolving standards and demands.
Renewable Energy & Senior Programs!
Through our Renewable Energy and Senior Programs, A.C.E. Trades & Training is building a workforce that is forward-thinking, environmentally responsible, and rooted in community wisdom.
We believe the future of construction is strongest when innovation meets experience, and when every generation has a seat at the table.
Together, we are not only training workers , we are building pathways, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of the trades.
Property Preservation, Remodels, Renovation & New Builds!
Our property preservation program equips individuals with the knowledge and skills required for maintaining and restoring properties. From property assessment to preservation techniques, our program covers it all.
In our renovation program, students learn the art of renovating properties, including structural improvements, aesthetic enhancements, and sustainable practices to breathe new life into existing structures.
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ABOUT ACE
Strengthening Communities. Empowering Generations.
At ACE Trades, we believe every person deserves more than an opportunity, they deserve someone who believes in their potential before they believe in themselves. We exist to equip the next generation of skilled trades professionals through hands-on training, paid work-based learning, industry-recognized certifications, leadership development, housing, life-changing mentorship and wrap around services.
Whether you're taking your very first step, rebuilding after life's setbacks, or discovering a purpose you never knew was possible, ACE provides the pathway to a meaningful career and a brighter future. But our mission reaches far beyond teaching a trade.
We help youth become confident men and women of purpose.
We help returning citizens reclaim not only employment, but their identity, dignity, and future.
We empower women to break barriers, build legacies, and prove that strength has no gender.
We proudly serve our veterans with the honor, respect, and opportunity they've earned through their service
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We invest in underserved communities with more than a chance to survive, we provide the tools, knowledge, and support to help individuals, families, and neighborhoods truly thrive.
At ACE, we don't simply hand people a blueprint for success. We place the tools in their hands, teach them how to use them, walk beside them while they build, and empower them to create a future they can proudly call their own. Because when people are equipped with skills, purpose, opportunity, and hope, they don't just change their own lives, they rebuild families, restore communities, and leave a legacy for generations to come.
ACE Trades isn't just building skilled trades professionals.
We're building leaders.
We're building confidence.
We're building generational wealth.
We're building stronger communities.
Rebuild. Repair. Restore. Empower.
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2022
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Programs Offered
95%
Completion Rate
20+
Industry Partners
100%
Employment Placement
Why Choose ACE?
✔ Hands-on Training
✔ Industry Certifications
✔ Paid Work Experience
✔ Career Placement
✔ Apprenticeship Pathways
✔ Supportive Mentorship
✔ Transportation Assistance (if applicable)
✔ Life Skills Development
✔ Employer Partnerships
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Restoring Lives. Reclaiming Identity.
"At ACE, we don't simply give people the blueprint for success, we place the tools in their hands, teach them how to build, and remind them that the greatest project they'll ever construct is the life God created them to live."
The ACE Promise!
✔ We promise to believe in your potential before you fully see it yourself.
✔ We promise to challenge you with excellence.
✔ We promise to teach with integrity.
✔ We promise to lead with compassion.
✔ We promise to prepare you not only for employment, but for leadership, service, and generational impact.
✔ We promise that when you graduate, you will leave with more than a trade.
✔ You'll leave with purpose.
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Inquiries
Main Campus
For any inquiries, questions, or commendations, please call us at 313-312-5152 or fill out the following form.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 384
Royal Oak, MI 48068
acepre.appren@gmail.com
Tel: 313-312-5152
Our Main Campus Is Under Construction!
We're excited to share that our future home is currently undergoing renovations to create an exceptional learning environment for our students. In the meantime, we're grateful to have three satellite training locations where classes will continue uninterrupted while our main campus is being transformed.
1) Detroit
2) Highland Park
3) Southfield
We are in negotiations for our 4th location. The future is being built, one classroom, one trade, and one life at a time!
Career Opportunities
To explore career opportunities at A.C.E. Trades and Training, please send your cover letter and resume to ACEcareers@gmail.com.