Academy College

09/07/2026

Thinking about a career change — but not interested in starting over?

Academy College’s Learning Institute is built for working adults and career switchers who want to add practical, career-focused skills without spending years going back to school.

Join us for our upcoming Virtual Learning Institute Info Session and learn how our fast-track programs can help you build skills for what comes next.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
💻 Virtual Info Session

Whether you’re looking to move into a new field, strengthen your current résumé, or add a specialized skill like drone operations, this is a chance to see what’s possible and ask questions directly.

And if you’re ready to make a move, Academy College is currently waiving the $40 application fee through September 15.

You don’t have to have the next 10 years figured out.

You just need a next step.

👉 Learn more about the Learning Institute and join us https://www.academycollege.edu/news-insights/event/learning-institute-virtual-info-session/?eventstart=1788976800&eventend=1788980400&timezone=America%2FDenver

09/04/2026

You don’t have to put your career on hold to build the skills that could move it forward.

The Learning Institute at Academy College is built for working adults who want practical, career-focused education that fits into real life.

And our new Drone Operations Certificate is a perfect example.

Drone technology is becoming a valuable skill across industries like:

🏗️ Construction
🏠 Real estate
📐 Surveying and inspections
📸 Photography and media
🌾 Agriculture
🛡️ Public safety and insurance

But professional drone work is about more than knowing how to fly.

Our 12-week Drone Operations Certificate introduces students to drone operations, aviation principles, FAA regulations, operating safely in busy airspace, and the knowledge needed to prepare for the FAA Part 107 certification exam.

It’s about adding a real, usable skill to your résumé — whether you're looking to become more valuable in your current career, expand the services you can offer, or explore an entirely new direction.

And drones are only one part of The Learning Institute. Adult learners can also build skills through focused courses in areas like Marketing, Business Strategy and Business Law.

Want to see how it works?

💻 THE LEARNING INSTITUTE — VIRTUAL INFO SESSION
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Online

Meet the Academy College team, learn about the programs and ask questions about how The Learning Institute can fit into your career plans.

You already have experience.

Now add the skills that help you do more with it.

Learn more:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/fast-track-programs/the-learning-institute/

09/03/2026

Evan’s aviation journey started when he was just 12 years old.

His mom was an air traffic controller in the Twin Cities area. She brought him to airshows, introduced him to the world of aviation and arranged the discovery flight that helped turn his curiosity into a career.

Today, Evan is a Certified Flight Instructor teaching students at Flying Cloud and Crystal airports. He’s also an adjunct professor at Academy College, where he teaches the Fundamentals of Flight and shares a lifetime of aviation experience with future pilots.

Evan is just one of the incredible people you’ll learn from at Academy College. Our students are surrounded by instructors who know aviation, love teaching and genuinely want to see them succeed.

If becoming a pilot is something you’ve been thinking about, don’t wait for the “perfect” time. Fall quarter begins October 5, and now is the time to visit, apply and prepare for training.

✈️ Aviation Open House
September 11 | 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Thunderbird Aviation at Flying Cloud Airport

Academy College is also waiving the $40 application fee through September 15.

Learn more and take your first step:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

09/01/2026

Starting flight training is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why Academy College aviation students meet Erik from day one.

As Academy College’s Aviation Coordinator, Erik helps connect your academics with your flight training, keeping you informed, supported, and moving toward your goals. From orientation through every stage of your aviation journey, you’ll have a team invested in your success.

Becoming a pilot comes with challenges—but you won’t face them alone.

Thinking about an aviation career? September is a great time to take your next step:

✈️ September 1–15: Apply with the $40 application fee waived
✈️ September 11: Aviation Open House at Thunderbird Aviation–Flying Cloud | 3:00–4:30 PM
✈️ September 19: Visit Academy College at Girls in Aviation Day

Academy College’s fall quarter begins October 5, so now is the time to explore the program, meet the people behind it, and start planning your future in aviation.

Learn more: https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

08/28/2026

September is the month to stop thinking about building new skills and start doing it.

Academy College’s Learning Institute offers short, career-focused programs designed for busy adults. Whether you want to strengthen your professional skills, explore a new career direction, or learn how to operate drones professionally, you can move forward without committing to a traditional degree program.

Located in Bloomington and easily accessible from across the Twin Cities, the Learning Institute offers focused courses, flexible options, and bundled programs that help you build practical skills faster.

Here’s what’s coming up in September:

📅 SEPTEMBER 1–15
Apply to Academy College and we’ll waive the $40 application fee.

💻 SEPTEMBER 2 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Virtual Info Session: Drone Certification Program
Learn about this new program and the growing professional opportunities for certified drone operators.

💻 SEPTEMBER 9 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Virtual Info Session: The Learning Institute
Explore our fast-track programs, course bundles, and flexible options for working adults.

✈️ SEPTEMBER 11 | 3:00–4:30 PM
Aviation Open House at Thunderbird Aviation’s Flying Cloud location.

🎓 SEPTEMBER 18 | 3:00–4:30 PM
Dispatch, Business and Accounting Open House at Academy College.

👩‍✈️ SEPTEMBER 19
Visit Academy College at Girls in Aviation Day!

Fall quarter begins October 6. If you’ve been thinking about learning something new or taking the next step in your career, now is the time to explore your options.

Learn more about the Learning Institute:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/fast-track-programs/the-learning-institute/

Launch your career with flexible aviation, business, and certificate programs backed by personal support and real-world career outcomes.

08/26/2026

She committed to just 10 lessons.

Not to becoming an airline pilot.
Not to spending years in flight school.
Just 10 lessons to see if flying was really for her.

That decision changed everything.

Katelynn began her aviation journey while earning her degree through Academy College. She put in the work, kept showing up, and this summer she took the next big step—starting her career with the airlines.

Her story proves that you don’t need to have your entire future figured out. Sometimes you just need to take the first step.

Academy College’s Fall Quarter begins October 6—and if you’ve been thinking about a new career, now is the time to explore your options.

Choose from career-focused degree and certificate programs in aviation, business, accounting, aircraft dispatch, and more. Not ready to commit to a full degree? The Learning Institute lets you begin with one focused course, build practical skills, and stack eligible credits toward a future degree.

Start with one conversation. One course. One decision.

You never know where it might take you.

Congratulations, Katelynn. We can’t wait to see where your career takes you next. ✈️

Explore Academy College Aviation:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/commercial-pilot-training/

Explore the Learning Institute:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/fast-track-programs/the-learning-institute/

08/25/2026

At Academy College, we believe in a simple mentality: get it done. ✈️

That means setting a goal, putting in the work and continuing to move forward—one flight, one lesson and one milestone at a time.

Academy College student Dennis P. did exactly that and is now officially a Private Pilot! 🧑‍✈️ Congratulations, Dennis!

With beautiful weather for his checkride, Dennis completed an important step in his aviation journey. Next up: earning his Instrument Rating as he continues his program and flight training at Thunderbird Aviation. ☁️

Ready to stop dreaming about becoming a pilot and start working toward it? Bring your get-it-done mentality—we’ll help you build the skills to take flight.

Learn more at https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/commercial-pilot-training/

08/24/2026

✈️ Tomorrow Night: Meet the Fleet

Thinking about becoming a pilot? Tomorrow is your chance to get out from behind the screen and see what flight training actually looks like.

Join Academy College and Thunderbird Aviation for Meet the Fleet at Flying Cloud Airport.

📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Thunderbird Aviation — Flying Cloud Airport

Get up close to the aircraft, meet instructors and the Academy College team, ask questions about flight training, and learn how the aviation program combines academics with hands-on flying.

Whether you’re exploring your first career or seriously considering a career change, this is an easy way to see if the cockpit feels like the right next step.

Don’t just think about becoming a pilot. Come see where it starts.

08/21/2026

Meet Austin: Keeping Future Pilots on Course ✈️

Learning to fly takes more than aircraft and flight hours. It takes a team that helps keep you moving forward.

Meet Austin, Flight Training Coordinator and Flight Instructor at Thunderbird Aviation.

Austin helps students stay on track, coordinate their flight training, answer questions, and keep making progress toward their goals. And he knows the Academy College journey firsthand — he’s an Academy graduate who now helps the next generation of pilots earn their wings.

At Academy College and Thunderbird Aviation, you’re not navigating flight training alone. From your first lessons through your checkrides, there are people here who know your goals and want to see you succeed.

Thinking about becoming a pilot? Come meet the team in person.

✈️ MEET THE FLEET
Tuesday, August 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Thunderbird Aviation — Flying Cloud Airport

Get close to the aircraft, meet instructors and the Academy College team, ask questions, and see what flight training is really like.

And if you’re exploring other career paths, join us TODAY, Friday, August 21 from 3:00–4:30 PM for our Business Open House at Academy College in Bloomington.

📍 Flight training at Flying Cloud & Crystal Airports
🎓 Career-focused aviation programs through Academy College
✈️ Learn more: https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

08/19/2026

TWO EVENTS. TWO CAREER PATHS. ONE WEEK TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about a career change.

Maybe aviation has always been in the back of your mind.

Maybe you’re ready to build business skills that can actually move your career forward.

Whatever brought you here, don’t wait for the perfect time. Come see what your next step could actually look like.

📍 BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE
Friday, August 21 | 3:00–4:30 PM
Academy College — Bloomington

Explore career-focused programs in business, accounting, and dispatch. Tour the campus, meet the people who will help you succeed, ask questions, and see how Academy College is built to work for adult learners with jobs, families, and real lives already in motion.

✈️ MEET THE FLEET
Tuesday, August 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Thunderbird Aviation — Flying Cloud Airport

Get out on the flight line. See the aircraft up close. Meet the aviation team. And learn how Academy College and Thunderbird Aviation can help you turn the idea of becoming a pilot into an actual plan.

Office or cockpit. Business or aviation.

You don’t have to have everything figured out.

You just have to take the first step.

⏰ Both events are coming up fast and space is limited. RSVP now.

https://www.academycollege.edu/

Launch your career with flexible aviation, business, and certificate programs backed by personal support and real-world career outcomes.