The AIM Institute (aiminstitute.org) was recently recognized for over 25 years of service by the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce for AIM’s programs serving Southwest Iowa. Some of AIM’s initiatives in SW Iowa are:
Events such as Hour of Code align with AIM’s Youth in Tech and Youth Academies programs, which open the door to the possibilities of a student’s potential in tech. Recently, AIM hosted an Hour of Code event at Woodrow Wilson Middle School for close to 900 students. Computer coding-related activities sparking creativity and problem-solving skills taught at the event helped introduce students to a rewarding tech career.
AIM’s SWIFTT initiative or Southwest Iowa Free Technical Training, offers entry-level and accelerated training programs for Iowans interested in a career in technology. The program is generously fully funded by the Charles E. Lakin Foundation, meaning that participants can register at no cost to themselves.
Through AIM’s partnership with the Council Bluffs Community School District, about 25 Thomas Jefferson High School students recently received refurbished Chromebook computers donated by AT&T and Human I-T. The students are part of AIM’s TRIO program to prepare first generation, under-resourced high school students for college.
For more information on AIM Institute, visit aiminstitute.org.