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Academy College Academy College offers high-quality, in-demand programs with a strong academic foundation and practical work experience. Join us to build your future!

For more than 75 years, Academy College has been committed to preparing students for academic, professional and personal success through exceptional, career-focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.

🇺🇸 **You’ve served with purpose. Bring that same drive to your next chapter.**Whether you’re still serving, transitionin...
10/29/2026

🇺🇸 **You’ve served with purpose. Bring that same drive to your next chapter.**

Whether you’re still serving, transitioning to civilian life, or ready to return to school, Academy College is here to help you move forward.

We understand that military life brings unique opportunities and challenges. That’s why our admissions team helps active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and eligible military families navigate their next steps with personal support.

Explore opportunities in **aviation, business, and accounting**, with a team ready to help you:

✅ Understand your GI Bill® benefits and other financial aid options.
✅ Have your military training and previous education evaluated for potential transfer credit.
✅ Build an education plan around your career goals.

You bring experience, dedication, and a clear sense of purpose. Let’s talk about where you want to go next—and how Academy College can help you get there.

**Your next chapter starts with a conversation.**
https://www.academycollege.edu/admissions-and-aid/how-to-apply/military-students/

BEYOND THE PILOT’S SEAT ✈️Academy College offers more than a path to the cockpit. For adult learners ready to grow, chan...
10/28/2026

BEYOND THE PILOT’S SEAT ✈️

Academy College offers more than a path to the cockpit. For adult learners ready to grow, change careers, or build on years of experience, there are several ways forward.

💼 Business Administration — Build your understanding of management, strategy, and how organizations operate.

📊 Accounting — Develop practical skills in financial reporting and the numbers behind business decisions.

✈️ Aviation Management — Connect business knowledge with the operations that keep the aviation industry moving.

📚 The Learning Institute — Start with one college course in areas like Marketing, Business Strategy, or Business Law, without committing to a full degree.

🚁 Drone Operations Certificate — Build professional drone knowledge through a 12-week program that helps prepare you for the FAA Part 107 knowledge test.

When you’re balancing work, family, and your next chapter, having options matters. Whether your goal is a degree, a certificate, or a new skill for your current role, Academy gives you room to grow.

You bring the experience. Let’s build on it.

Explore your next step at academycollege.edu.

10/26/2026

✈️ Your dream of becoming a pilot isn't going anywhere. But you could be!

Thinking about a career change? Ready to turn your passion for aviation into something bigger?

At Academy College, we believe it's never too late to pursue a new direction.

We're built for adult learners, career changers, and ambitious students who are ready to take the next step.

✅ Small classes and personalized attention
✅ Hands-on flight training
✅ Experienced instructors who support your goals
✅ Career-focused aviation education in the Twin Cities
✅ Training from your first flight through advanced ratings

Whether you've dreamed of flying since childhood or you're ready for an entirely new career, we're here to help you move forward.

Stop dreaming about it. Get It Done.

✈️ Your future is calling. Answer it at Academy College.

Explore our aviation programs:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

✈️ YOUR FUTURE IS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF!Ever wondered what it's like to train to become a pilot? Here's your chance to get...
10/26/2026

✈️ YOUR FUTURE IS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF!

Ever wondered what it's like to train to become a pilot? Here's your chance to get an up-close look at where your aviation journey could begin!

Join Academy College and Thunderbird Aviation for our upcoming Meet the Fleet event at Flying Cloud Airport!

🛩️ MEET THE FLEET
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Thunderbird Aviation — Flying Cloud Airport

Get a closer look at the aircraft, explore the world of flight training, and discover how Academy College combines aviation education with hands-on flight experience.

Whether you're a high school student exploring your future, considering a career change, or finally ready to pursue your dream of flying, this is a great opportunity to take that first step.

Your aviation career doesn't have to stay a dream.

Come see the aircraft. Meet the people. Imagine yourself in the pilot's seat.

✈️ Ready to start flying?

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

10/21/2026

✈️ Your future in aviation starts right here in the Twin Cities!

Every pilot has a story. A dream of flying, a passion for aviation, and that first moment behind the controls.

At Academy College, we've spent decades helping students turn those dreams into reality.

With hands-on flight training, experienced instructors, small classes, and personalized support, we're preparing the next generation of pilots for a growing aviation industry.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for an exciting career change, we're here to help you take that next step.

🚀 Big dreams. Real opportunities. Get It Done!

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

Your next chapter won’t start with “someday.” Take the first step this Friday. 🎓If you’re thinking about college, consid...
10/19/2026

Your next chapter won’t start with “someday.” Take the first step this Friday. 🎓

If you’re thinking about college, considering a career change, or wondering what’s next, come visit Academy College for our Aircraft Dispatch, Business & Accounting Open House.

Explore career paths that match your interests:

✈️ Aircraft Dispatch: Love aviation and enjoy planning, problem-solving, and working with a team? Discover a career that helps keep flights moving from the ground.

💼 Business: Interested in how companies operate? Explore education that can help you build your knowledge and take your next professional step.

📊 Accounting: Enjoy numbers, details, and making sense of the big picture? Learn how your strengths could translate into a career in accounting.

At Academy College, you’ll find a small-campus atmosphere where you can get to know the people supporting your education. Our open house is your chance to meet the team, see the campus, and have a real conversation about your goals.

Ask about programs, admissions, and what it takes to get started. You don’t need to have every answer before you walk through the door—that’s what the visit is for.

📅 Friday, October 23
🕒 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Academy College | Bloomington, MN

A new direction starts with one step. Come meet us and see what’s possible.

Learn more: https://www.academycollege.edu/

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

✈️ Less Waiting. More Flying. Let's Go!You didn't decide to become a pilot just to sit around waiting to fly!At some fli...
10/15/2026

✈️ Less Waiting. More Flying. Let's Go!

You didn't decide to become a pilot just to sit around waiting to fly!

At some flight schools, getting into the cockpit can mean waiting for your turn. At Academy College, we believe your aviation journey should get off the ground as quickly as possible.

Through our partnership with Thunderbird Aviation, students can get hands-on flight training early in their education, building real-world experience while working toward their aviation goals.

🛩️ Real aircraft. Real flight experience. Real progress.

And with access to two great Twin Cities airports, your aviation education is right where the action is.

Why wait to chase your dream when you could be working toward takeoff?

Get it done. Get flying. Get started at Academy College!

👉 https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

✈️ From your first flight to your next career step—start at Academy College.Congratulations to Academy College student L...
10/13/2026

✈️ From your first flight to your next career step—start at Academy College.

Congratulations to Academy College student Luis H. on passing his Flight Instructor–Instrument check ride! With graduation ahead, Luis is preparing to take the next step toward becoming a flight instructor.

Thinking about becoming a pilot? This is the kind of progress you can work toward at Academy College. Through our partnership with Thunderbird Aviation, you’ll connect your college education with hands-on flight training as you build your skills, earn your ratings, and prepare for opportunities in aviation.

And there’s a connection beyond graduation: Thunderbird Aviation guarantees graduates of our pilot training program an interview for a flight instructor position.

Whether you’re exploring your first career or ready for a new direction, come meet our team and see where your aviation journey could begin.

Congratulations, Luis—we’re proud of your hard work! 👏

Your next step? Come visit Academy College.
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

✈️ There’s more than one way to move your career forward at Academy College.We’re known for training future pilots—but o...
10/09/2026

✈️ There’s more than one way to move your career forward at Academy College.

We’re known for training future pilots—but our classrooms offer opportunities well beyond the cockpit.

Through The Learning Institute at Academy College, working adults can build practical skills without committing to a full degree program:

🚁 Drone Operations Certificate — Explore drone operations and aviation principles while preparing for the FAA Part 107 knowledge exam.

📈 Marketing + Growth Strategy — Build your understanding of how businesses attract customers and grow.

💼 Business Strategy — Strengthen your ability to think strategically and make informed decisions.

⚖️ Business Law — Explore the legal foundations that shape business.

Take an individual course or combine courses to expand your skill set. Whether you’re exploring a career change or bringing new ideas to your current role, your next step can start right here in the Twin Cities.

Build new skills. Put them to work. Let’s get it done.

Explore what’s next:
https://www.academycollege.edu/

🇺🇸 Your next mission could start in the cockpit.You’ve built discipline, leadership, and the ability to perform under pr...
10/08/2026

🇺🇸 Your next mission could start in the cockpit.

You’ve built discipline, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. Now, imagine putting those strengths to work in aviation.

If you’re transitioning from military service or a veteran ready for a career change, connect with Academy College to explore pilot training and talk through your next steps.

Bring your experience. Bring your questions. Let’s get your future off the ground. ✈️

Schedule a campus visit today.
https://www.academycollege.edu/

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1600 W 82nd Street, Ste 100
Bloomington, MN
55431

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Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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