Driving Innovation in Aviation, Aerospace, and Maritime STEM Education
AMCAI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
OUR MISSION: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators.
At AMCAI we open doors for underrepresented youth to explore careers in aviation, aerospace, AI, maritime technology, and STEM. Through immersive, hands-on experiences.
Who We Are:
We are dedicated to providing no-cost, year-round access to aviation and STEM programs for America's youth in grades 6–12.
In partnership with American High School Academy (AHSA) a Cognia® -accredited 6-12 school, we offer pathways to high school diplomas, industry certifications, and hands-on experience in high-growth, high-impact careers that allow students to graduate industry ready.
About Our High School Initiative:
AMCAI’s High School Initiative is designed to introduce aviation, aerospace, AI, and maritime careers to at-risk, underserved, and misrepresented youth in the United States.
By offering high-quality, STEM-based education, AMCAI is opening the door to futures that were once out of reach.
Through our “Free Courses” program, member schools gain access to a structured curriculum built to inspire and equip students from all backgrounds. Each course captures imagination while providing the tools to pursue higher education and careers in advanced industries.
High school credits earned through this initiative are issued via a partnership with American High School Academy, a Cognia®-accredited and NCAA-approved school.
This initiative follows CTE best practices, ensuring students graduate with real credentials, hands-on experience, and a clear path forward.
Our Impact: Changing Lives - One Student at a Time
At AMCAI, transformation isn’t just a goal, it’s a daily reality. Our students build drones, code AI models, fly simulated missions, and dive into real-world challenges like designing artificial reefs or responding to oil spill disasters. These aren’t just lessons they’re launchpads. From the cockpit to the coastline, we use project-based learning and dynamic STEM Labs to ignite passion, build confidence, and open doors.
Discovery flights help students experience the thrill of aviation firsthand. In classrooms and labs, they solve problems with technology, explore maritime innovation, and learn that the future isn’t just something to dream about it’s something they can create.
Whether it’s flying, programming, engineering, or environmental science, our students are not just participating, they’re leading.
“Before AMCAI, I had no clear direction. Now I’m on track to earn my private pilot license.”
— Nicolas, 11th Grade Student at AHSA
"The AMCAI Aviation Program at AHSA transformed my dream of flying into a clear path. The hands-on training, incredible instructors, and real-world skills I've gained like working towards my Drone FAA certification have been invaluable. This program isn't just an education; it's a launchpad for my future as a pilot. I'm incredibly grateful."
— Junior, AHSA Graduate, 2024
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Ready to Launch Their Dreams ?
Your tax-deductible donation invests in tomorrow’s innovators, aviators, mariners, and community leaders. By supporting AMCAI and AMCI, you help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take flight—both figuratively and literally—and pave the way for a future defined by discovery, collaboration, and bold thinking.
As 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, AMCAI and AMCI thrive on the generosity of donors, partners, sponsors, and affiliates who share our belief in the transformative power of experiential education. Every contribution is 100% tax-deductible, ensuring that all support goes directly toward advancing our mission and empowering the next generation through innovative programs.
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