Aims student Mya Rodriguez-Salas turned her love for construction into a means of personal transformation and empowerment, creating a successful career trajectory. Mya’s story is about finding her passion and following that dream.
Kaci Trett had always aspired to be a teacher. She has now made this dream a reality by completing her associate degree in early childhood education at Aims Community College and getting a job as a preschool director before graduating
The theme for the December 2023 Commencement is “Igniting Passions, Lighting Futures.” Aims students have pursued their passions and paved the way for their futures. Read a few graduate stories reflecting on what they love about Aims and what they will accomplish next
Starting a new life in a country on the other side of the planet requires a blend of practical skills, emotional resilience, self-reliance and mental agility. Aims Community College student Ayi Roxan Luciano D’Almeida knows this from personal experience.
Skylar Langston’s career journey is a mosaic of diverse experiences, from crafting gourmet dishes as a chef and navigating extensive routes as a truck driver to serving as an essential conduit in emergency response as a police dispatcher. All this experience has led her to Aims Community College and the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate program.