Education Resource Guide
Los Angeles’ wide array of educational opportunities for the apparel industry parallels the job opportunities available in this fashion hub—from design to manufacturing to merchandising. Here we highlight some of the foremost fashion schools and a technology company closely involved with many educational institutions. AIMS Technology Solutions, Inc.110 E. 9th St., Ste. A1169Los Angeles, CA 90079(310) 556-2215 or (213) 629-2780 Fax (213) 405-2415www.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. AIMS Scan & Pack scans garments as they are received into final inventory. AIMS WebLink automates the process of creating online catalogs 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. The Art Institute of California–Hollywood 5250 Lankershim Blvd.North Hollywood, CA 91601(818) 299-5100Fax (818) 299-5151www.artinstitues.edu/hollywoodContact: mromero@aii.eduProgram: The Art Institute of California–Hollywood is one of the more than 40 Art Institutes located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion, and culinary arts professionals. What’s New: New location in the North Hollywood Arts DistrictCompetitive Edge: Small classes provide individual attention, hands-on training, industry-relevant software and equipment, affiliations with Fashion Business, Inc., the California Fashion Association, and nationwide campuses. Campus Locations: North HollywoodSpecial Events: Annual fashion show, quarterly portfolio shows, summer studio workshop week, open houses, and student competitionsFIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising919 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90015(213) 624-1200; Fax (213) 624-4799www.fidm.eduinfo@fidm.eduProgram: 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, A.A. Advanced Study Programs, and Bachelor of Science Degree Programs in Apparel Manufacturing Management, Beauty Industry Merchandise & Marketing, Digital Media, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jewelry Design, Fashion Knitwear Design, Merchandise Marketing, Merchandise Product Development, Textile Design, Visual Communications, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration, Film & TV Costume Design, Footwear Design, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Theatre Costume Design, and Business Management. FIDM is accredited by WASC and NASAD.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 technologyCompetitive Edge: We are the largest college of our kind on the West Coast, with nearly 40,000 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, financial aid, and international study tours are available. Campus Locations: FIDM is headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles with other locations in Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco.Special Services: Housing assistance, academic advisers, state-of-the-art technology and design studios, full-service Career Centers, Career Fairs, and job-recruiting datesSpecial Events: FIDM’s 2-day Digital Media & Graphic Design Boot Camp 2009 and its 3 Days of Fashion informational event—both for high school students; and three Open Houses each year. This listing is provided as a free service to our advertisers. We regret that we cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions within the Education Resource Guide
