Education Resource Guide
AIMS Technology Solutions, Inc.127 E. 9th St. Suite 212Los Angeles, CA 90015(310) 556-2215 or (213) 629-2780Fax 714-973-0907www.AIMStsi.comsales@AIMStsi.comContact: Henry Cherner / Rachael CarsonProducts: Apparel Information Management System (AIMS) is a complete order and production processing system for every sector of the industry, offering integrated EDI, AIMS GL Accounting Integration, UPS WorldShip & FedEx Ship Manager Integration, Web-based order processing, factor integration, online retail sales integration, and more.What’s New: AIMS Remote Order Link allows sales reps to enter orders into AIMS while at trade shows without needing to access the internet. With AIMS Scan & Pack, you can scan garments as they are received into final inventory, as they are placed in each carton, and in your warehouse for physical inventory. AIMS WebLink automates the process of creating online catalogs using data already stored in your AIMS style master and allows wholesale customers and sales reps to access styles, orders, inventory, and account activity. With Apparel Easy Shop, retail customers can purchase inventory directly from your website. Education: AIMS makes a commitment to the apparel industry through its support and involvement with educational institutions such as Cal Poly Pomona, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, California Design College, University of Arkansas, Saddleback College, Fashion Careers International, Art Institute of San Diego, and Fashion Business Incorporated. These institutions use the AIMS program as a core part of their apparel business curriculums.Apparel Merchandising & Management Cal Poly University Pomona3801 W. Temple Ave.Pomona, CA91768(909) 869-2082; Fax (909) 869-4333www.csupomona.edu/~ammpkilduff@csupomona.eduContact: Dr. Peter Kilduff, Department ChairProgram:Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM) offers Bachelor of Science degrees in both Apparel Production and Fashion Retailing.The AMM degree is a 4-year interdisciplinary university program that focuses not only on apparel courses, but also on business.Hands-on learning opportunities are available through classes, labs, field trips, and internships.Joint class/industry projects are completed by students with top manufacturers and retailers.What’s New:We have added a TC2 Bodyscanner to our state-of-the-art Apparel Lab that will support our teaching and research in the areas of sizing, fit, and mass customization.We have also added to our range of industry-leading CAD and business software systems to enhance our teaching of technical design, product development, and supply chain management.Competitive Edge: The Apparel Production degree is endorsed by the AAFA.Students gain great hands-on learning experiences, which includes running their own apparel design, production and retail businesses as part of the program.All students complete internships in their field of study and scholarships are available from a range of sponsors.Special Services: Academic advisors, Financial Aid Office, on-campus housing, Career Center, Career Fairs, on-campus recruiting, and much more.Special Events: Open House is held every February. AMM students attend MAGIC as buyers for the ApparelScapes student-run retail business.Annual field study trips take students on apparel tours of New York, Europe and Asia.Campus Location: Just 30 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona offers easy access to the Fashion District as well as the growing industries in Orange County and the Inland Empire.FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising919 South Grand Ave.Los Angeles, CA90015(213) 624-1200 ext. 5615Fax (213) 624-4799www.fidm.edujrosales@fidm.eduContact: Jennifer RosalesProgram: FIDM is a co-educational, specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment industries. FIDM offers Associate of Arts, Professional Designation, and Advanced Study Programs in Merchandise Marketing; Merchandise Product Development; Beauty Industry Merchandise & Marketing; Fashion, Graphic, or Interior Design; Visual Communications; Apparel Manufacturing Management; Textile Design; Digital Media; Footwear Design; Theatre Costume Design; Film & TV Costume Design; Jewelry Design; International Manufacturing & Product Development; and now a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.What’s New: E-Learning available for select majors, online job search for alumni, and a new, larger San Diego campus with state-of-the-industry technology. Competitive Edge: We are the largest college of our kind on the West Coast with over 35,000 graduates and growing! Our career center offers assistance with part-time jobs and internships for students and worldwide job assistance for alumni. Instructors are industry professionals who are continually active in their fields. Scholarships and financial aid are available. Campus Locations: FIDM is headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles with other locations in Orange County, San Francisco, and San Diego.Special Services: Housing assistance, academic advisors, state-of-the-art technology and design studios, full-service Career Centers, Career Fairs, and job-recruiting daySpecial Events: The annual Debut Fashion Show and Gala Event, 3 Days of Fashion informational event for high school students, and three Open Houses each year (Nov. 8 in Orange Countyand Los Angeles and Nov. 22 in San Francisco).
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