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Credit-Bearing and Certification Youth Programs

Work, College, Career

AIM Academy offers credit and/or certification courses for 10th graders and older. Courses are available to students during school hours (share-time), homeschooled students, and as an extra-curricular option for any student. Additionally, AIM Academy offers courses to youth with special needs. These course options present students with unique opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion, a National Credential for transition to work, or College credits. More importantly, these courses introduce students to a variety of professional fields, making their college or career choice more informed.

Earn High School Diploma/Credits

Learn Professional Skills

Explore Different Career Fields

Earn Industry Credential

Earn College Credits

Info Session for Schools: Call 973-837-8564

Summer Course Sampler (1 week)

Open to: Freshman to Senior students

Explore career fields, including Culinary, Early Childhood, Medical, Construction, Finance.

5 Days: Monday through Friday; 10 am to 1 pm

Dates: TBA

Mode: in person

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Student in Library

Career Sampler for Private and 

Home-Schooled students (school-day option)

Open to: Juniors and Seniors 

Select one of the career courses to focus on career of your future

Available courses: Early Childhood Education/Teacher Assistant, Culinary/Baking, Beauty/Cosmetology, Medical Office Assisting, Introduction to Construction, Business Management, Introduction to Psychology and Mental Health 

   See course descriptions by clicking on an individual course below

Share-time programs: Mondays and Wednesday; 12 pm to 2 pm

Mode: in person/online 

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion and Transcript

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College Classroom

Career Sampler (after-school option)

Open to: Juniors and Seniors 

Mix and match career courses to figure out what career field you might choose in your future. 

Available courses: Early Childhood Education, Culinary and Baking, Basic Psychology and Mental Health, Medical Office Assisting, Business Management, Building Construction Occupations.

   See course descriptions by clicking on an individual course below

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

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Girl in Wheelchair

Career Sampler and Advanced Courses

for Students with Special Needs (school-day option)

Open to: Juniors/Seniors+ and Students in Transition Programs

Select one of the career courses to focus on career of your future

Available courses: Early Childhood Education/Teacher Aid, Culinary and Baking, Beauty and Personal Care, Medical Office Receptionist, Fundamentals of Construction, Basic Business Management and Customer Service.

   See course descriptions by clicking on an individual course below

Share-time programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 12 pm to 2 pm

Mode: in person 

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential (must be 18 to test)

Earn: College Credit (must score 70% or higher on the test)

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Man at his Desk

Business Management

Certification and College-Credit Course

Open to: Seniors+ 

Course Details:

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Start Date: the week of September 18th, 2023

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential

Earn: College Credit (must score 70% or higher on the test)

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Kids Playing with Lego

Early Childhood Education

Certification and College-Credit Course

Open to: Seniors+

Course Details:

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Start Date: the week of September 18th, 2023

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential

Earn: College Credit (must score 70% or higher on the test)

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Baking Pastry

Culinary/Baking

Certification and College-Credit Course

Open to: Seniors+

Course Details:

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Start Date: the week of September 18th, 2023

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential

Earn: College Credit (must score 70% or higher on the test)

Click here for more information

Construction Worker

Fundamentals of Construction

Certification and College-Credit Course

Open to: Seniors+

Course Details:

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Start Date: the week of September 18th, 2023

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential

Earn: College Credit (must score 70% or higher on the test)

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Physical Therapy Session

Introduction to Occupational/Rehabilitation Therapy Certification 

Open to: Seniors+

Course Details:

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Start Date: the week of September 18th, 2023

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential

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Readheaded Model

Styling/Beauty/Cosmetology/Personal Care

Certification and College-Credit Course

Open to: Seniors+

Course Details:

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Start Date: the week of September 18th, 2023

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential

Earn: College Credit (must score 70% or higher on the test)

Click here for more information

Medical Specialists

Medical Assisting

Certification and College-Credit Course

Open to: Seniors+

Course Details:

2 Days/ Week: Either Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Mode: in person or online

Start Date: the week of September 18th, 2023

Earn: High School credits 

Earn: Certificate of Completion

Earn: Industry Credential

Earn: College Credit (must score 70% or higher on the test)

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Apply Today

To register for Youth courses - click the button above.

To learn more: all interested parents and students are invited to attend our virtual information sessions. Click here to sign up.

You can always call or email:

973-837-8565

Contact us with any questions and inquiries

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