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Hard at work: building free STEM curriculum for students
AMCAI is developing free aviation, drone, engineering and maritime courses with Skill Badges, and we are looking for nonprofit partners to make them better.
Read MoreA real start: what’s happening at AMCAI this fall
Donated life jackets and kayaks, two STEM labs at our school partner, and a first fundraising milestone. Here is where AMCAI stands and how to help.
Read MoreFrom Software Engineering to the Cockpit: AMCAI Board Member Franco Valentino at the 2026 National Airports Conference
Meet AMCAI Board Member and Curriculum Advisor Franco Valentino—Hangarly founder, software engineer, private pilot and Tennessee airport authority commissioner helping connect students with aviation technology and airport careers.
Read MoreAlternative Education + STEM: The Turnkey Solution for At-Risk Student Success
Discover how AMCAI & AHSA’s turnkey STEM high school model re-engages at-risk youth, boosts credit recovery, and prepares industry-ready graduates. The Challenge Facing School Districts Across the country, districts are investing in new STEM facilities—well-equipped spaces with real potential. But too often, these facilities sit underutilized while the students who need them most continue to…
Read MoreHow Google Education and Alienware in the Classroom are Powering AMCAI’s Aviation STEM Dreams!
Here is how the American High School Academy (AHSA) is using advanced technology from Google Education and Alienware in the classroom to make our American Center for Aviation Innovation (AMCAI.org) STEM aviation programs. This is all about giving young people, like you; the best tools and skills to succeed in tomorrow’s high-tech world. The Power…
Read MoreBeyond the Traditional Path: Why Hands-On Training is Soaring
A compelling perspective from Ben Gran, a father discussing his 17-year-old son’s career trajectory in his essay, “My 17-year-old will probably skip college and attend flight school instead. I think that’s a smart plan,” published on Business Insider. His insights powerfully echo the very mission we champion here at the American Center for Aviation Innovation…
Read MoreHow AMCAI and the #1 Aviation High School are Transforming the Future of Flight for Underserved Youth
The American Center for Aviation Innovation (AMCAI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida that’s redefining how underserved youth access opportunities in aviation, aerospace, and emerging technologies. Through tuition-free programs in drone certification, eVTOL systems, AI, and aerospace engineering, AMCAI prepares students in grades 6–12 for real-world careers in one of the fastest-growing…
Read MoreSeeking a Part 103 Ultralight for AMCAI’s Aero Club
Project update: AMCAI is seeking a suitable ultralight, demonstrator, or kit for a supervised STEM learning project. The cross-country challenge is a proposed later milestone; no launch date or student flight arrangements are confirmed. Equipment, tools, storage, mentoring, and contributions toward the project are welcome.
Read MoreHelp AMCAI & AHSA Restore a 1947 Navion and Launch the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
We’re proud to share that American High School Academy (AHSA) and the American Center for Aviation Innovation (AMCAI) have been donated a fully intact 1947 North American Navion aircraft—a rare opportunity to restore a piece of aviation history while training students for careers in aerospace, maintenance, and flight. This is more than a restoration project.It’s…
Read MoreGraduate Industry Ready: How AMCAI and American High School Academy Are Changing Lives Through Aviation and STEM
A high school diploma on its own no longer opens the doors it once did. To truly succeed, students need real skills, recognized credentials, and hands-on experience that connect the classroom to career opportunities. That’s why the American High School Academy (AHSA) and the American Center for Aviation Innovation (AMCAI) have partnered to create a new model of education—one that’s career-connected, college-aligned,…
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