AIM's New Path Culinary
 Job Training Program

AIM has partnered with Ivy Tech State College to provide a 10-week culinary job training program for youth 16-25, who are involved with or have been involved with the juvenile justice and/or foster care systems.  The program runs Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Students will participate in hands-on culinary training in an Ivy Tech teaching kitchen, life and job skills workshops and mentoring.  In addition, students will have an opportunity to learn about a variety of careers through field trips, job shadows, and employer panels.  Graduates will receive their ServSafe and CPR/First Aid certificates and are eligible for college credit under Ivy Tech prior learning assessment.  Applications are currently being accepted.  For more information or to apply, please contact Richard Garschina at (317) 874-9470 or Richard.garschina@aimmentoring.org

SECOND CHANCE JUVENILE REENTRY INITIATIVE  

AIM is excited to be part of the Second Chance Juvenile Mentoring Initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 

AIM  also partnered with IDOC- Indiana Division of Youth Services as part of a Second Chance Juvenile Reentry Demonstration Project to enhance existing transitional services offered to high-risk incarcerated youth returning from state juvenile facilities to Marion County.

As part of these projects, youth are paired with an adult mentors, participate in a series of life-skills classes, receive educational and employment assistance and are connected to community-based resources.  Mentors and mentees also have opportunities to participate in structured group activities, learn about the arts and take part in projects that benefit their community.

Donations of $25 or more will receive a free gift boxed 100% natural soy candle hand-poured with pride by a New Path Design student.

All donations support mentoring, life skills and job readiness training for at-risk and formerly incarcerated youth.