Stories of Strength and Success: Meet the Class of 2025

"Aims was a great fit for me because it offered the flexibility I needed to navigate a career change. The entire nursing faculty at Aims are deeply invested in their students’ success. After graduation, I’m excited to begin my career as a registered nurse and to start working towards obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Nursing."

"Aims has a supportive environment and a strong focus on hands-on learning. The nursing program also has a great reputation for preparing grads for the real-world clinical work. I’m really looking forward to starting my career as a nurse and finally putting everything I’ve learned into practice. I’m focused on becoming a flight nurse."

"My experience at Aims has been overwhelmingly positive. I have learned an incredible amount from a variety of highly knowledgeable professors and instructors. I am looking forward to beginning my pilot career as a flight instructor. I’m really excited about teaching new students and spreading my passion for aviation."

"My Aims experience as a whole has been so fulfilling. I genuinely feel like I found myself. Aims was a great fit for me because I found people who understood me. I will start my journey with Colorado State University to major in Zoology. I hope to work with animals one day, possibly as a vet technician or even a veterinarian."

"Aims was a great fit because it felt like a perfect stepping stone. It was like I wasn't fully ready for a university yet, but I was able to get a better grounding for my academic process. I don’t believe I could've transferred as easily from high school to university if I didn't attend Aims. I am completely on track to transition to the University of Northern Colorado."

"Aims was a great fit because I felt supported every step of the way. From diaper support from Arty’s Pantry to my work study through the tutoring center, I was able to complete my degree as a mom of three. I'm going to go to Longs Peak Hospital and be a labor and delivery nurse."

"The Aims experience has been fantastic! I've been absolutely blown away by the quality of the college. The professors and classmates I've interacted with have been amazing. I'm looking forward to stressing about transferring to CSU this fall. My dream since I was a child was to be a zoo veterinarian."

"Aims is a great fit for me because the instructors want to be there, they want to teach, and they are willing to take time out of their schedule to make sure their students are understanding the content. Alongside that, Aims has been more than welcoming to not only me but every student I have met through my years. My plans after graduation are to continue to take courses and maybe find employment through Aims."

"Aims is one of only a few schools in the country that offer a degree in this program. This degree program has been very challenging, but I feel like the effort was well worth it. The campus and resources are second to none. I’m looking forward to finding a challenging and rewarding job in the UAS industry and becoming a leader in a newly budding field."

"Aims is such a supportive and closely intertwined community. I will be transferring to Colorado State University, where I will pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal science, a minor in environmental horticulture, and a master’s degree in zoo, aquarium and animal shelter management. After graduating from CSU, I hope to kickstart my career working at an animal rescue/sanctuary."

"Being a nurse was never something I thought I could become one day; let alone would that career ever be in the cards for me. The nursing faculty are exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact on my journey. Throughout nursing school, they upheld high standards to prepare us for success in the real world."

"Aims is a very welcoming college and has staff that is always willing to help you reach your goals. I needed a place where I could be myself and work at my own pace, and Aims was the perfect place for that. I will be going into nursing after graduation. I would like to specialize in emergencies and begin my career as a nurse by 2027."

"This campus provides so many opportunities for assistance and involvement, which I love. I will always be grateful for my professors and my advisors for really getting to know me and really caring about the people here at Aims. I'm looking forward to getting internships and job positions at police departments and then coming back to Aims for the police academy. I will also be starting at UNC this fall to obtain my bachelor's degree in Criminology."

"Aims felt like the perfect fit for me because it offered an affordable education close to home, allowing me to stay connected to my community while pursuing my goals. I plan to give back to my community as a radiologic technologist by providing exceptional patient care and producing high-quality diagnostic imaging."

"Aims has offered me so much more than I expected. I’ve gained mentors, friends, inspiring teachers and invaluable networks. I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer and even earn my associate degree entirely debt-free. I’m excited to start school at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. I’m also really looking forward to joining the mock trial team and diving deeper into my studies in sociology as I work toward my goal of becoming a prosecutor."

"Aims was the perfect place to start! Aims gave me the college experience with the perfect amount of guidance and responsibility. Aims is also affordable, which is what made this whole process possible. I am also very excited to start in the nursing program at the University of Northern Colorado in the Fall of 2025. I can’t wait to take that next big step to being able to be in my dream career and help others."

"Aims was a great fit for me because the faculty were incredibly supportive and genuinely invested in my success, offering ample resources and encouragement. Additionally, the beautiful campus provided an inspiring and welcoming environment conducive to learning. I'm looking forward to working as an RN. I got hired at Good Samaritan Medical Center. I plan to become a Diabetes Educator RN."

"I started taking elective computer science and digital media courses, where I discovered my passion for software development. The creative aspects of designing software captivated me as much as the logical problem-solving involved in coding. Transferring to a four-year program in software engineering feels like a natural progression. Aims offers robust transfer agreements with four-year institutions, making transitioning into a bachelor's program easier."