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The room features smooth concrete floors, massive glass garage doors lining the left wall, a metal staircase on the right leading up to a mezzanine, and a light wood ceiling supported by tall, dark steel columns.":1,"#An interior rendering of a presentation room with solid rust-colored walls and a unique, wavy acoustic ceiling structure. Several round high-top tables with orange stools are scattered throughout, and people are looking toward a large digital display screen on the right wall.":1,"#An interior rendering from an elevated mezzanine walkway looking down into a lower-level gathering space. People are standing at high-top tables below. A prominent architectural wall clad in multi-colored rectangular panels anchors the space, and large windows show a colorful sunset outside.":1,"#An interior rendering of an executive office suite. The space includes a modern reception desk, a waiting area with a sofa and armchairs, a wood-slat ceiling, and several glass-walled private offices visible in the background.":1,"#An interior rendering of a brightly lit conference room. It features a long rectangular meeting table surrounded by black office chairs, a wood-slat ceiling, and large windows that let in abundant natural light.":1,"#An interior rendering of a spacious, modern lobby with polished concrete floors. It features a large black digital wall display showing the Aims Community College logo, a curved wooden planter doubling as seating, and a large, continuous-loop neon light fixture suspended from a high wood-paneled ceiling.":1,"#A rendering of three large, connected industrial-style bays with sloped wooden roofs, textured gray walls, and multiple large glass garage doors. A white van is parked outside, and a field of tall, dry native grass is in the foreground.":1,"#An exterior rendering of a wide, modern structure featuring a large overhanging flat roof supported by dark vertical pillars. The building has extensive floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor deck with people, and landscaping featuring a rock wall and tall grasses.":1,"#A rendering of a modern, multi-level building featuring sloped, overlapping rooflines and large glass facades. An accessibility ramp with a metal railing runs along the side, bordered by tall native grasses, shrubs, and autumn trees.":1,"#An overhead satellite map view with a 3D architectural block model of the Aims Workforce Innovation Center superimposed in the center, showing the building's footprint and rooflines surrounded by campus roads, a pond, and green spaces.":1,"#These expansive, adaptable workbays provide critical infrastructure for physical prototyping and technical training. Workbay 03, for example, is designed to allow the community to safely observe cutting-edge technology in action on a daily basis.":1,"#This area is designed for presentations, entrepreneurial pitches, and community foresight activities. Visitors traversing the building will naturally pass by this stage, maximizing exposure to the latest ideas and future-oriented discussions.":1,"#The mezzanine provides an elevated view of the lower-level activity, fostering a culture of innovation by creating visual connections and opportunities for serendipitous cross-pollination between different disciplines.":1,"#This professional boardroom provides a dedicated space for Aims leadership and regional industry partners to co-develop training, test new ideas, and shape workforce solutions together.":1,"#Functioning as the central nervous system of the AWIC, the expansive lobby is designed to maximize exposure to the center's core activities. Visitors can engage with digital exhibit kiosks and interactive data visualizations right from the moment they walk in.":1,"#The exterior access to the work bays allows for the seamless movement of large-scale equipment and industry projects. These bays are highly flexible and can be altered, combined, or segmented with dividers to meet the specific, changing needs of various industry tenants.":1,"#The west-facing exterior features expansive glass that maximizes natural light. The architecture is purposefully designed to create a dynamic, evolving environment that reflects a rapidly changing world.":1,"#This architectural profile highlights the facility's innovative construction, which marks the first Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) project for both Aims Community College and Weld County. 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Fall hours will be posted in August.":1,"#Crash Course has free study skills videos to help you improve your study strategies.":1,"#Semester at a Glance calendars":1,"#You can drop in Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the fall or spring terms or Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and sign in to study on your own or chat with an academic coach.":1,"#Academic coaching is available by appointment virtually or on the Greeley Campus in Student Commons 201. Drop-in coaching is available Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. during the fall and spring terms and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. during the summer.":1,"#Weekly Study Tips - Sign up to receive a weekly study tip email from a Peer Academic Coach during the fall or spring terms.":1,"#611-01 Student Code of Conduct Procedure_3.pdf":1,"#… Stephanie Cress at scress@greeleyschools.org or (970) 348-5813 . 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Sin embargo, podrían ser necesarias para la admisión a una clase o programa específico. Los estudiantes son responsables de determinar si la clase o el programa elegido requiere vacunas específicas para la admisión, comunicándose con el departamento correspondiente.":1,"#Student Contact":1,"#Employee Contact":1,"#or by contacting 970-339-6665 and":1,"#The majority of courses at Aims Community College are taught in English. Students should be prepared to engage with courses and related materials in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and testing. The College is committed to supporting Multi-Language Students and English-Language Learners and offers resources to assist with language learning needs. 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Aims Medical Assisting students and instructors will be helping to provide exams...":1,"#From campus activities and workshops to community gatherings and performances, our events bring students, employees and neighbors together. Explore upcoming opportunities to get involved, learn something new, build connections and experience the vibrant life of the Aims community.":1,"#Aims offers low-cost sports physicals to high school student-athletes on July 21. Under the supervision of instructors and volunteer physicians, Aims’ medical assisting students will take patients’ vital signs, record measurements and assist with patient flow and documentation.":1,"#Aims Community College Offers Low-Cost Sports Physicals to Student-Athletes":1,"#When Kira Davis-Weber learned that she’d been chosen to receive a $10,000 scholarship through the Centennial Airport Foundation, she couldn’t believe her ears. 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Meet Aiden Rowe, the first gr...":1,"#Aims Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School desig...":1,"#Aims Aircraft Maintenance student Kira Davis-Weber earned a $10,000 Centennial Airport...":1,"#The Spotlight Speakers one-day event brings three of today's most in-demand thinkers to one stage for a full morning of leadership insights. 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Le co-constructeur Daniel Vehse et l'épouse de Jerry, Maureen, étaient présents pour échanger avec les étudiants et répondre aux questions du public sur la conception et la construction de la voiture.":1,"#第二学期(春季)":1,"#dame las opciones de becas o subvenciones para estudiantes internacionales transferidos":1,"#sería para estudiantes con necesidades económicas":1,"#Un minuto para aprenderlo - Revisión de subvenciones: seis cosas importantes que debe saber sobre el dinero de las subvenciones para la universidad01:03":1,"#¡Mira este video rápido para conocer los detalles!":1,"#Una subvención es diferente de una beca porque las becas se otorgan en función del cumplimiento de criterios muy específicos y normalmente solo están destinadas a un grupo selecto de estudiantes en función de sus habilidades o talentos específicos. Las subvenciones suelen estar disponibles para que todo el mundo las solicite y luego se otorgan únicamente en función de su elegibilidad financiera.":1,"#Una subvención es dinero \"gratuito\" que puede ayudarte a pagar tu educación. Las subvenciones suelen tener un componente financiero que se debe cumplir para poder acceder a ellas. Las subvenciones pueden ser otorgadas por el gobierno federal, universidades o incluso instituciones privadas. 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Rather than feeling limited to one career track, he sees the field of unmanned aerial systems as full of opportunity.":1,"#Since receiving support and mentorship, Airam is eager to guide others. He’s already recommended the program to others and believes Aims is the place to be for students curious about drones, aviation, or building something meaningful with their hands. “Jump in and do it.”":1,"#Marshall is incredibly proud of Airam and all he’s accomplished at Aims. “He is an unbelievable human being—smart, dedicated and driven to learn. He has maximized his time in the UAS program, stepping into leadership through outreach and contractual operations.”":1,"#He credits Kakac’s career shift from film to drones as a reminder that there’s no deadline on finding your purpose. “It’s been inspiring to know I don’t have to shut any of these doors,” he said.":1,"#“Instructors like Gayle Kakac and Jake Marshall have really mentored me,” Airam said. “They encourage us to explore, to try new things, even if we fail. It’s a learning culture.”":1,"#Balancing school, work, and life hasn’t been easy. Airam transitioned from full-time employment to part-time to make space for his education. With his wife also working full-time and dealing with significant medical challenges, the journey has required resilience and sacrifice. The support he’s found at Aims has made all the difference.":1,"#Support is a Two-Way Street":1,"#In one of his current hands-on projects, Airam is helping design a fixed-wing drone capable of demonstrating firefighting support, including the ability to deploy fire retardant. He and his classmates have been experimenting with new release mechanisms and studying how full-scale firefighting aircraft operate. It’s an innovative intersection of engineering and public safety. Airam calls it “a really cool project.”":1,"#Airam is exploring how first responders can locate missing individuals, assess hazardous conditions, and provide critical support during emergencies, without putting additional responders at risk. The idea that drones can support first responders is one of the most exciting possibilities in the field. Inspired by a trip to Iceland, where he met search-and-rescue crews using drones. “People hear ‘drone’ and think of the military,” he said. “I’ve mostly been fascinated with how much we can save lives and help people in disaster scenarios.”":1,"#Storytelling from the sky is only part of what makes drone technology so compelling for him. Beyond capturing striking visuals, Airam is equally drawn to how drones can serve communities.":1,"#He believes that aerial camerawork offers a unique way to tell stories. “The art and cinematography side of it has been fascinating to me,” he said. “The ability to capture something meaningful from above is amazing.”":1,"#For Airam, the creative side has been fascinating. As a photographer and videographer, he sees drones as powerful creative tools, opening new perspectives and alternative ways to capture the world. “I’ve always loved photography,” Airam said. “Being able to do it from the sky is awesome.”":1,"#Airam’s interests span both the artistic and technical sides of drone work. His experience at Aims has shown him that UAS is not limited to one career track. Students can explore industries ranging from emergency response to agriculture. “It feels like endless doors have opened,” he said.":1,"#From Filmmaking to Firefighting":1,"#. Airam also served as a SkillsUSA judge for the high school division drone competition. He feels that it was a unique leadership experience and he is excited to see how it evolves. “We’re kind of helping define what UAS looks like in SkillsUSA,” he said.":1,"#brought home the national championship":1,"#Commercial UAS team events. The Aims team brought home both gold and silver medals at state and his peers":1,"#Colorado SkillsUSA":1,"#, a worldwide workforce development event. Airam and three other students competed in":1,"#SkillsUSA":1,"#Last year, he had another chance to show his talents in a high-pressure, real-world setting, as being the first Aims UAS students to participate in":1,"#“Every job is different,” Airam said. “You’re not just flying. You’re thinking about safety, shot planning, communication, and how to deliver what the client needs.”":1,"#. These projects give students experience with professional flight operations, client expectations and production timelines. These are all skills that translate directly into the workforce.":1,"#Windsor Turkey Trot":1,"#In addition to technical development, the Ops Team handles commercial drone projects contracted through Aims. Airam has worked on promotional shoots for organizations, including filming regional Toyota commercials, businesses such as FlyteCo Tower in Denver, and community events like the":1,"#Beyond fabrication, the Ops Team is also helping shape the future of the UAS program itself. Current projects include developing long-range drones with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and forward-flight capabilities. This work supports future grant opportunities and may lead to higher-level UAS courses at Aims. “It feels like we’re building the foundation for what future students will learn,” Airam said.":1,"#, including CNC machines, laser cutters and 3D printers.":1,"#UAS labs on the Windsor Campus":1,"#Airam’s work with the Ops Team spans the full lifecycle of drone development. He and his teammates are involved in designing and building aircraft from the ground up, including learning how to create carbon fiber molds, assemble avionics and fabricate airframes entirely in-house. “It’s all hands-on. You’re not just reading about it,” he said. “You’re doing it.”The team regularly works with tools in":1,"#“We do everything from design and fabrication to flying commercial jobs. It’s all part of it.”":1,"#Airam is fully immersed in the hands-on learning environment that defines the UAS program both inside and outside of the classroom. The Aims UAS Operations (Ops) Team is an elite group of students who support contracted drone work. Being selected for the UAS Ops Team is one of Airam's proudest accomplishments at Aims. He spends more time each week working with the Ops Team than he does in his classes, gaining hands-on experience that mirrors industry expectations.":1,"#During his time at Aims, he discovered a love of drones and the vast array of ways that this field can make a positive impact on communities. “I knew I wanted to do something I could be passionate about,” Airam said. “Drones hit that mark for me.”":1,"#Finding Passion in the Skies":1,"#at Aims Community College. Airam joined the program because it aligned with his interest in creativity and technology.":1},"version":72307}]