Name

AIM Institute

Legal name

Applied Information Management Institute

Website

https://aiminstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Technology Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career & College Readiness Platforms (Guidance, Planning, Scholarships) (EDAJAMAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Workforce development programs
• Technology education training
• College access services
• Youth STEM programs
• TRIO federal programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: Annual membership tiers from $1,500 (Essential) to $30,000 (Visionary), providing recognition, event access, networking, and sponsorship opportunities for corporate and philanthropic partners.
2. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Individual and organizational donations supporting AIM's mission to expand access to technology education and career pathways. Tech Talent Fund drives scalable impact.
3. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from major events including HDC, Infotec, Code Crush, and Gala & Tech Awards. Various sponsorship tiers from small business to presenting sponsors.
4. Tech Awards Gala Fundraising: Black-tie anniversary gala serving as both celebration and fundraiser supporting AIM's mission and workforce development programs.
5. Federal TRIO Grants: Federally funded college access programs including Upward Bound, supported by grants from U.S. Department of Education as part of Federal TRIO Programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AIM Institute provides technology education, workforce development, and college access programs spanning K-12 youth through adult career changers. Core offerings include pathway-based hybrid tech training (AIM Academy/Code School), federal TRIO-funded college access services (Talent Search, Upward Bound, EOC), youth iSTEM immersion (Youth in Tech, Code Crush), and free regional technical training (SWIFTT). The portfolio is supported by an AI-powered career navigator, the STEM Community Platform, and major regional tech events.

Product overview

AIM Institute operates as a technology education and workforce development organization offering a portfolio of programs and platforms. The core offerings include AIM Academy/Code School for adult and career-changer tech training, TRIO programs (Talent Search, Upward Bound, EOC) for college access and readiness, and Youth in Tech/Code Crush for K-12 exposure. These programs are supported by the STEM Community Platform (a resource discovery hub) and STEM Community Connect (a matching platform for educators and businesses). The AI Career Navigator feature powers personalized learning recommendations across the platform. AIM also hosts signature tech events including the Heartland Developers Conference (HDC), Infotec conference, and the AIM Gala & Tech Awards. Vision 2030 serves as the strategic framework guiding organizational growth through 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AIM Academy / Code School Pathway-based hybrid training program in software development, web development, and in-demand tech skills for adults and career changers; curriculum built in partnership with Bellevue University, Nebraska.
• Upward Bound Year-round college readiness program for high school students grades 9-12 from first-generation and limited-income households, providing academic support, college visits, financial aid coaching, and a summer academy that simulates life on campus; funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Talent Search Program supporting middle and high school students (grades 6-12) from limited-income and first-generation backgrounds with academic advising, college prep, scholarship guidance, and career exploration.
• EOC (Educational Opportunity Center) Federally funded program helping adults and out-of-school youth in Central and Western Nebraska navigate college admissions, financial aid, and career training, with one-on-one advising, FAFSA support, and GED pathways.
• SWIFTT Free technical training program for Southwest Iowa residents with evening classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, virtual options, and multiple cohorts running through spring, summer, and fall.
• Youth in Tech Program inspiring K-12 students to see themselves in tech through coding, robotics, 3D modeling, photography, film, and engineering; delivered through after-school and in-school options built for students needing the most foundational tech access.
• Code Crush Free iSTEM immersion experience for 8th and 9th-grade female students from Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and beyond; covers cybersecurity, robotics, AI & Machine Learning, Python coding, computer vision, mobile app development, and UI/UX design. Launched in 2014 with 19 cohorts and 76% of eligible alumni enrolling in a four-year college.
• RoadCrush Mobile outreach extension of the Code Crush program that delivers tech immersion experiences to additional students beyond the central Code Crush cohorts.
• STEM Community Platform Free digital resource hub for sharing and promoting STEM resources in the Greater Omaha metro area, offering a search of local STEM programs, events, and career pathways.
• STEM Community Connect Free platform connecting educators and business professionals throughout the Greater Omaha metro area for volunteer opportunities, career fair participation, classroom engagement, and career exploration.
• Heartland Developers Conference (HDC) Annual developer conference and the largest gathering of developers in the Heartland region, featuring 1,000+ developers, 50+ speakers across tracks in security, cloud/infrastructure, data/AI/ML, architecture, and more.
• Infotec Conference Midwest's premier business and technology conference with 15+ years of history, 600+ startups, 5,000+ attendees, covering AI, automation, cybersecurity, and business innovation.
• AIM Gala & Tech Awards Annual black-tie gala celebrating technology innovators and leaders, commemorating AIM's anniversary while honoring outstanding contributors to the tech community and serving as a fundraiser supporting AIM's mission.
• Youth Academy Summer academy programs held at Bellevue University as part of the Upward Bound initiative, focusing on academic enrichment and career exploration for high school students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 235,000+ people served with $298M+ economic impact
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CAN Health NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Columbian Hospital Foundation's AIM Institute partnered with CAN Health Network to help scale and commercialize Canadian health technologies. The collaboration combines AIM's clinical expertise and trial infrastructure with CAN Health's national network of healthcare operators and procurement pathways, enabling technologies to move from innovation to validated solutions and broader adoption across Canada's healthcare system. Since 2019, CAN Health has supported commercialization projects with more than 100 Canadian companies.
• Bellevue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM Academy curriculum and lessons built in partnership with Bellevue University, Nebraska, providing pathway-based hybrid training in software development, web, and in-demand tech skills.
• University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNO represented on AIM Board through Martha Garcia-Murrillo, Ph.D., Dean of College of Information Science & Technology. Partnership for student pathways and career exploration including OmahaxAI conference.
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNL represented on AIM Board through Lance C. Pérez, Dean of College of Engineering. Partnership for engineering pathways and CodeCrush alumni placement.
• Bellevue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBellevue University represented on AIM Board through Mary Dobransky, Dean of College of S&T. Hosts AIM TRIO Day event and provides curriculum partnership for AIM Academy.
• ValmontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor corporate member and sponsor. Heidi Hough, VP North American Aftermarket at Valmont Industries, serves on AIM Board. Supports talent pipeline and workforce development initiatives.
• Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Presenting sponsor of Heartland Developers Conference. Major corporate member supporting AIM's technology ecosystem building efforts.
• Mutual of OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate member and Gigabyte sponsor at HDC conference, supporting technology talent development and community programs.
• Children's NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Terabyte sponsor at HDC. Jerry Vuchak, EVP CIIO at Children's Nebraska, serves on AIM Board.
• Omaha STEM EcosystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of STEM Community Platform in partnership with Omaha STEM Ecosystem, serving as primary hub for sharing and promoting STEM resources in Greater Omaha metro.
• OHDZAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in STEM Community Platform ecosystem, contributing to resource sharing and STEM career pathway development.
• Clarkson CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in STEM Community Platform, contributing healthcare-focused STEM resources and career pathways.
• WoodmenLifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate member of AIM supporting technology talent ecosystem development.
• Women In Tech of the Heartland (WITH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit member and community partner supporting women in technology careers in the Nebraska region.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LaunchCode: Nonprofit providing free coding training, apprenticeships, and job placement with corporate employer partners. Comparable in offering tech training to career changers and in monetizing employer demand for vetted talent pipelines.
• Genesys Works: Nonprofit providing high school students from underserved communities with technology training, professional experience, and corporate internships. Closely mirrors AIM's Youth in Tech and Code Crush programs and its employer-talent-pipeline model.
• i.c.stars: Workforce development nonprofit offering technology-based leadership programs for young adults from under-resourced communities. Comparable to AIM's adult-learner programs in both population served and project-based tech curriculum design.
• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit combining skills training, college credit, and corporate internships for young adults. Comparable to AIM's blended adult/career-changer and college-readiness programs and to its corporate-employer membership model.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free tech training and career placement for adults from underserved communities. Directly comparable to AIM Academy and SWIFTT in mission (tech workforce pipeline for underrepresented adults) and model (corporate partnerships, employer-anchored outcomes).
• NPower: Nonprofit delivering free technology training and job placement to veterans, military spouses, and underserved young adults. Closely matches AIM Academy's tech curriculum focus and the corporate talent-pipeline value proposition to regional employers.

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: National nonprofit expanding access to computer science education, particularly in K-12. Overlaps with AIM's Youth in Tech and Code Crush curricula and serves as a broader incumbent in K-12 CS education that AIM partners with or competes against for funding.
• CSforALL: National hub for the computer science for all movement, convening K-12 CS education initiatives. Related to AIM's K-12 STEM programming and Youth in Tech mission, though operating as a national umbrella rather than a direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Climb Hire: Nonprofit providing free technology and business training to low-income adults with employer partnerships. Comparable to AIM's adult/career-changer programs and to its employer-sponsored model, though smaller in scale and concentrated on different metros.

Peers

• CompTIA Spark:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AIMInstituteOMA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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