ACE Program: Advocates for Community Engagement
Thank you for your interest in the ACE Program! We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please apply on MyLynx in the forms section.
Advocate for Change
Have you been told you have leadership potential? Are you looking to grow as a leader while making a difference through community service? The ACE Program may be for you.
Advocates for Community Service (ACE) is a yearlong, asynchronous cohort program focused on leadership development through community engagement. Using John C. Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership as a foundation, you’ll build practical leadership skills through experiential learning, real-world projects, and social change initiatives.
Students partner with local nonprofits, choose an organization to support, and complete a capstone project that helps move the organization forward.
Students not only develop leadership skills, they create deep meaningful connections with their peers, develop career readiness skills, life skills, and professional development.
When students partner with their organizations, they will also learn about cultural competence and cultural humility. They will learn about the importance of their organization and fully immerse in the experience of volunteering. Capstone project will include an improvement that can be made for the organization, whether that is with the volunteers, the business plan, or more!
What Will I do?
In this class you will:
- Discuss with classmates on the book as well as diving deeper into real world examples of your own life
- Complete 50 hours of community service
- Complete your final reflection of your leadership journey and service
How Do I Apply?
Applications are open year-round! Apply today on MyLynx!
This means you can apply at any time and as long as you complete the canvas course, 50 hours, and reflection in 1 year, you will receive your Certificate!
How Does ACE Benefit Me?
In ACE you will:
- Receive 2 certificates - Advocates for Community Engagement Certificate and the Emerging Leader Certificate
- Have a flexible schedule
- Learn and serve at your own pace
- Have one on one support
- Build a network, leadership skills, and have an impact on the Denver Community