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Return to: Services for Students
Location:
Main Office - Welcome Center, Rm. 230
www.aims.edu/locations/transitions-center
Contact:
Phone - (970) 339-6508
Email - transitionscenter@aims.edu
The Transitions Center provides students with the necessary tools and experiences to pave their way to academic success, graduation, and entry into the workplace or transfer to another institution. The Transitions Center includes Transfer Services, including Aims2UNC, Career Services, and the Finish What You Started program.
Career Services
Email: careerservices@aims.edu
Website: www.aims.edu/student/career
Career Services offers Aims’ diverse student and alumni populations with the resources and tools to explore, discover, and pursue their career goals.
We help with:
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Career Assessments: What are my skills & interests?
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1-1 Career Coaching: What do I want to do for a career?
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Career Exploration: I want to learn more about my career!
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Career planning: How do I get to my career?
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Resume and cover letter assistance
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Interview preparation
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Job search strategies and resources
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Connecting students with employers through career fairs, networking, job shadowing, informational interviews, and non-credit internships.
Career Services also offers an online student and alumni job board, powered by Handshake. To access the job board → Login to myAims → Click on My Apps → Click on the blue “Jobs” icon.
Transfer Services
Email: transferservices@aims.edu
Website: https://www.aims.edu/departments/transfer-services
Preparing to transfer to a college or university starts your first semester at Aims and continues through completion of your Associates degree.
Transfer Services will prepare for your next destination, and can help with:
- Researching colleges and universities that match your educational and career plans
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Navigating the transfer application and scholarship process
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Connecting you to people and support services at your transfer institution
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Annual campus visits to local colleges and universities
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Visiting recruiters from Colorado, regional and online colleges and universities
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Transfer fairs and workshops
Aims2UNC
Email: aims2unc@aims.edu
Aims2UNC makes it easier to achieve your academic goals! We’ve simplified the transition between Aims Community College and the University of Northern Colorado, so you can focus on what matters most - earning your degree.
Benefits students receive by being accepted into the Aims2UNC program:
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Targeted advising - Participants work closely with their Aims2UNC transition advisor to develop a plan focused on completing a bachelor’s degree at UNC. Throughout this process, students will receive on-going updates, tips and support tailored to their personal and educational needs.
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UNC engagement opportunities - Aims2UNC participants are students at both campuses, affording them the opportunity to engage in co-curricular experiences like clubs and organizations, health and wellness programs, and on-campus events to name just a few.
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Cost savings through scholarship opportunities - In addition to paying Aims’ tuition rate while earning their Associates degree, all Aims2UNC participants who meet eligibility criteria may be eligible for scholarship support while attending Aims. For program information, program requirements, and to submit an Aims2UNC application, please www.aims2unc.com.
Finish What You Started
Email: fwys@aims.edu
Finish What You Started (FWYS) is a Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) grant funded program that offers 1-1 success coaching; academic, personal and career and transfer transition support as you work towards completing your degree or certificate at Aims. The FWYS program will complement your academic advising experience and works in collaboration with faculty, Pathway, Aims2UNC and TRIO advisors. Participants may be eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $3000 annually. For program eligibility information visit aims.co/finish.
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