AIM Institute’s Summer Academies offer teens an opportunity to sharpen their skills and abilities in specific business-related areas.  Summer Academies offered in July include:

AIM For Success!
July 15-18, 2013, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Class Size: 20 participants, 10th – 12th grade
Registration Fee: $80  Lunches are included!
AIM Exchange Building, 905 Harney St., Training Lab, Suite 215

It’s never too early to begin developing the right skills for career success! In this four day academy, students will work on a technology-based business project while developing professional skills including interviewing, resume writing, communication, networking and making a good impression.

Participants in this academy should come prepared with computer skills including Word, PowerPoint and basic web design. Interaction with area professionals from metro-area companies will be included in this experience, so please dress in “business casual” attire (khakis, polos, dress capris, modest length skirts and dresses, etc.).

Game On!
July 29-August 1, 2013, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Class Size: 20 Participants, 8th – 11th grade
Registration Fee: $80  Lunches are included!
AIM Exchange Building, 905 Harney St., Training Lab, Suite 215

Anyone can play a computer game, but why not take it a step further? During this session students will learn and apply the Python programming language to solve puzzles and gaming challenges. The Python language was designed to be easy to read by using simplified program statements and includes object oriented features. Students taking this session should come prepared with a basic familiarity through an introductory course in computer programming.

For more information, visit aiminstitute.org.