Gaetz Aerospace Career Academy

Imagine an opportunity where you can build a foundation of excellence in aviation and engineering before you reach college.

The premise of the Gaetz Aerospace Career Academy is simple; the concurrent enrollment model introduces high school students to rigorous STEM-related courses that prepare students for college while providing them a clear pathway to college graduation and high-paying jobs in thrilling and dynamic industries.

What Is Concurrent Enrollment?

Concurrent enrollment, sometimes called “dual enrollment”, provides students with the opportunity to take college credit courses at their high school campus. Students gain exposure to the academic challenges of college while in a supportive high school environment and earn college credit upon successful course completion.

The Academy uses aviation, aerospace and engineering to capture students’ imaginations and motivate them further in their studies. At Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, what we do — and do best — is teach the science, practice and business of the world of aviation, aerospace and engineering. Students take Embry‑Riddle courses that will reflect on their college transcripts. The concurrent enrollment courses that are administered at high school reflect the pedagogical, theoretical and philosophical orientation of Embry‑Riddle. Our instructors provide discipline-specific learning regarding the course curriculum.

Where Can I Take Gaetz Aerospace Career Academy Courses?

Gaetz Aerospace Career Academy programs and courses are available in Florida and at select schools in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and South Carolina. Program availability varies by school. See Participating Schools for details.