FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I join A.I.M.E.?

Contact by email (aimecareers@gmail.com) or by phone (484-330-9241) and an initial consultation meeting will get you started with A.I.M.E.’s services. Online paperwork after discussing the qualifications will determine which service (Apprenticeship, Internship, Mentorship, Entrepreneurship) will benefit your career.

Who’s qualified to join A.I.ME.?

This organization assists students who are in high school, college, and vocational school. The ages that are accepted are fifteen to twenty-five years old. This ten-year period is crucial in developing the future career of everyone.

Small business owners pay a consulting fee for A.I.M.E. to find students who can fill the role as intern, or apprentice.

Businesses and educational institutions are qualified to join A.I.M.E. as a sponsor or investors to benefit from our services in assisting with employment and career opportunities.

Does this organization help you get jobs?

A.I.M.E. is the doorway to getting a job. For teenagers and young adults, that early experience in a form of mentoring and training will give that student that extra boost in their resumes.

Is this remote or in-person?

A.I.M.E. is both. We welcome both situations to be as flexible as possible.

How long is each program?

Depending on the required time frame each business and/or educational institution delineates in their contracts, there’s no official time frame for each program. It is all case by case, and what both the student and professionals are willing to do to commit to this program.

What region does A.I.M.E. focus on?

A.I.M.E. is a Lehigh Valley organization that is in the state of Pennsylvania. Therefore, all Pennsylvania regions, including the Lehigh Valley, are of top priority. Nevertheless, students from all forty-nine other states are welcome to use our service. Our goal is to not be in a small bubble but to be available for all students throughout the country.

What are the requirements you need to join A.I.M.E.?

You must be a high school, college, or vocational training student. If you have graduated high school, and are not planning on attending any educational institution, you must be employed or in a specialized job-training program. From an academic perspective, you must have a good academic standing.

A 3.0 or above GPA is recommended; however, we are willing to assist students who have GPA’s between 1.7 and 2.9. Nevertheless, if your GPA is under 1.7, you will not be qualified to receive services from A.I.M.E. However, we can assist in helping your student improve their grades to enter A.I.M.E. services.

In terms of employment, the student or young adult must have a good reputation at their respective employer. If your job performance is below standard, you will not be qualified for our services. A positive work ethic is a key to developing a future career.

Is payment needed for any of the current programs?

Yes, the meeting/consultations and search for the programs needed for each student have fees attached to them. Other amenities such as resume building or financial counseling are extra charges as well.

What sort of payment do the programs accept?

Cash, check, or card are accepted. Credit cards are not accepted, all payments must come from the individual’s personal account or from an acceptable loan program.

Do we receive payment for working in this program?

This depends on the type of internship or apprenticeship programs out there. Some may have paid opportunities, while others are treated as academic credit/voluntary work.

Would I have to provide myself with the necessities needed for this program, or will the program provide me with the equipment?

Since this organization is about assisting with career development, most things will be provided by A.I.M.E. and its services. This includes a portfolio book and a resume.

Must I have prior experience to join the program?

No previous work experience is required since this program is about getting your foot in the door of a particular industry. However, you must be enrolled in an educational program (I.E. High school, college, vocational school), or if a high school graduate that is not attending college, must be employed to be qualified for our services. If you are out of high school and are not employed, you are not qualified to use A.I.M.E. services. We make it our goal to make sure that the individual has a steady career and a future goal to grow in their career choice.

Is there a deadline for applications?

Depending on the semester cycle and or school year, it is best to bring the application in before the start of the program year or semester. This means if your school year starts in September, applications should be delivered by the start of the summer season.

How and where do I apply for the program?

Contact A.I.M.E. through email (brandonkelly@aimecareers.com) or phone number (484-330-9241) and the initial consultation meeting will have the application process. The purpose of the consolation meetings is to get to know the individual and where they are in their educational/career pursuits.

Is A.I.M.E. a certified counseling agency?

No. At some point, we will have counselors working at the organization but will play no role in the process of finding an intern for a small business owner. Check back in the future to see A.I.M.E. growth in the career development industry.

Is A.I.M.E. a third-party recruiting agency?

We assist small to large businesses find interns or apprentices at educational institutions. A.I.M.E. does not recruit for traditional employment. Our goal is to be a doorway to a student’s future career and for the workforce to have a resource for finding students who could become future employees.

Do I need clearances to work with minors in the mentorship program?

Yes. You are training another person’s child to give that individual early experience of working in a particular field. You must follow the child labor laws.

Will A.I.M.E. endorse social/political causes to bring more political awareness to students?

A.I.M.E. is blessed to be in a country full of freedoms that are protected in the Constitution. With that said, due to the hostile political climate and strong political divisions, our organization will not endorse any social/political cause or candidate when working with students. It is our belief that all companies, whether for-profit or non-profit, that have nothing to do with the current political climate should focus on consumers from all walks of life and the community at large.

Any student that desires a career in politics, journalism, or social activism can choose any political party they wish to be associated with. A.I.M.E. is therefore not responsible for what political party or social cause students choose to focus on for their careers. The goal is for the student to receive the experience needed to grow in the world of political science or journalism.