Looking for a learning environment that helps cultivate your creative and critical thinking skills?

Innovative Minds Academy in Frankfort, Kentucky has the perfect solution! Our comprehensive curriculum and cutting-edge resources provide students with engaging activities that challenge them to explore their passions, develop problem solving skills, collaboration abilities, and an ever-important growth mindset. We strive to ensure our expansive academy balances rigorous academics with relevant real world projects.

With guidance from expert educators and inclusive classroom settings, students at Innovative Minds Academy are encouraged to take risks in order to unlock the boundless potential of their imagination. At Innovative Minds Academy we believe that creativity will help minds of all ages develop into inspired innovators who can make a positive impact on their communities and beyond.

 Join us today at Innovative Minds Academy! Start unleashing your inner innovative thinker with our groundbreaking courses for success in today's rapidly evolving world.

We inspire a future-ready STEM workforce. 

In an increasingly technology-driven world, Kentucky and our nation continue to face a crisis in our student's performance and participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), creating a talent shortage. Our programs, events, and outreach activities inspire local youth to pursue STEM careers and provide a pipeline of talent to businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. Our rich history and strong partnerships with STEM employers and educators make us uniquely poised to influence the next generation of critical thinkers and innovators. 

Featured Class Offerings

Future SKILLs

The Innovative Minds Academy is dedicated to helping individuals cultivate their professional development and unlock the best career opportunities with our Future SKILLs Program. Built on a foundation of Success, Knowledge, Integrity, Leadership, and Life Skills - we’ll give you the skillset you need to succeed in today’s dynamic working environment. 

VentureX

VentureX is a dynamic entrepreneurship program specifically designed to fuel startup success  among high school and post high school students. This comprehensive program aims to ignite  the entrepreneurial spirit, foster innovation, and equip participants with the skills and knowledge  needed to thrive in the business world. VentureX provides a supportive platform for high school  and post high school students to explore, develop, and launch their startup ideas while gaining  valuable entrepreneurial experiences.  

The 5Ps

Proposal - using writing, speaking, video, or other means to convey an idea to teachers, peers, employers, clients … 

Pattern Making - using CAD software, hand drawings, and experimentation to produce usable models that will be prototyped as viable products  ...

Our Mission: At Innovative Minds Academy, our mission is to empower and inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders. We are committed to providing a transformative educational experience that nurtures creativity, fosters critical thinking, and cultivates a passion for lifelong learning. Through a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, we strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and global citizenship, empowering our students to make a positive impact on their communities and contribute to a brighter future for all. 

In-Person Vs. Online Classes

Community Partners

Our organization looks to promote equity and diversity throughout Kentucky’s growing aviation and aerospace industries, utilizing flight as a tool to further inspire and encourage students across the Commonwealth. 

Through our growing network of volunteers and like-minded organizations, DREAMFLIGHT CHARITIES looks to ignite a passion for aviation while creating an empowering experience for our participants that they will carry with them outside of the cockpit.