The Travel Academy

Just love the fact that there is a school for this. I finally know what I what to do with my life and I really want to be a flight Attendant. But I do have children. How many employees have families. I do have a college background, but as I said before. It took me a while to know what I really wanted. Also. How many students found jobs while attending your school?

I'll be honest going to the Academy you do learn a few things. Like safety procedures and the sabre system ect. Now that's great and all BUT it was very disorganized and dramatic. They tell you that you have a high chance of getting a job etc..but not even half of the students get employed. Most are still looking for a job. I'd tell you the money's worth it but it's not. FYI they sugarcoat ALOT of things . They invite people who are successful but what about those who are still looking for a job and finally got it? You do make long last friendships but as far as getting financial help after with jobs after graduation...that's another thing. IF you decide to go you'll know what I'm talking about .

It's been a year since I Graduated from the travel academy, and I would like to modify this because with the good comes the bad. I heard about the school from a graduate and she was selling it as the be all school that will guarantee you a job. Spoiler alert, you aren't guaranteed a job. Firstly the praise: Decent teachers who give great information, Lots of friends that you can stay in contact with. Just got a new owner in 2017 who is cleaning up a lot of the mess that the old owner left behind. He did take us on a lake cruise, To the state fair and renaissance. They did usher in a small handful of companies (and drove you to some interviews but you had to find a way back, to be fair interviews can take a really long time) You do get a leg up for your studies if you were accepted to a airline as it teaches the more popular airports (it's a lot). They did bring in a Cruise Line, a 2 or 3 airlines (I'm leaning towards 2) and had a Travel agent talk to us about his job and accept resumes. and a Sun country gentleman did come in to talk about being a FA which was pretty cool. Middle ground After taking the classes and graduating, my first thought what you can just go to a community college class to learn resume building and Interview skills. That being said the school does help in the manner of getting you around how picky the airline industry actually is by telling you what they are looking for and how to fill out your application for a almost guaranteed Interview. Everything else is on you. If you do get an airline interview in another state, it is at your cost you have to go there to interview (It adds up quickly) There are career services reserved for people with certain grades, I might try to talk to her again for another interview if I find the time to do so. Bad It's expensive. You have to figure out all travel costs while you are there. Granted they did have a bus take you once a week to get groceries and to school but that is it. If you wanted to to elsewhere you had to walk, catch a ride or Uber.) They do not know how to help students with disabilities, and at the time were less forth coming about where you can't have tattoos only that 'they would show you how to cover them up' (Guys Honestly if you have anything on your neck you can't be a flight attendant, elbows down,your choices are EXTREMELY limited keep this in mind). I Specially asked about both before applying and learned and was asked to sign a wavier stating I understood both my disability and tattoos might hinder me from getting a job. Something I wish was explained before I spent 250+ on one way trip there so I felt kinda forced to sign it because I didn't have the money to get back at the time. Something the new owner did say that bothered me greatly (Paraphrasing here) "If you didn't get it, you didn't try hard enough." Final review: It's a nice "vacation", where you learn a lot of information and a chance to meet up with a lot of people from different backgrounds and living with strangers who end up being good friends. I've lost a bit of hope but still applying to airlines I know I can apply to (When the school reads this, Jetblue and Delta will hire people with tattoos on their arms, you just have to order/wear uniforms with long sleeves. coming from Hiring dept of Delta and JB - so you can add those to your can apply list). The text book which you can keep has interview/resume tips which comes helpful when updating your resume and to read back on. The school has merit to getting a leg up. In the end I don't think it's worth the cost they charge, but something to consider if you have money to blow and time to kill.

I will be attending the travel academy in January and so far my experience with them had been great. Whenever I have a question about something, I know I can call them and they will answer my questions to the best of their ability and if they don’t have an answer right away, they always get back to me in a timely manner. If I’m being treated this well by them and I’m not even there yet, I know I will have a great experience once my class starts. It’s all about having a good attitude and an open mind and a willingness to learn new things.

I attended "The Travel Academy's" Fall class of 2017. It was the best decision I have ever made! Thank you Ms. Deanna, Ms. Sheila, Ms. Julie, and Ms. Suzanne for attending to every student and not leaving anyone behind. Along with all the preparation from the instructors, I was offered and have accepted a position with Mesa Airlines as a flight attendant! To all of those who are questioning TTA, don't hesitate, just do it! I have met so many wonderful people and the school has really changed me for the better. The relationships I've built will forever hold a place in my heart and seeing everyone else get offers shows just how dedicated the school is to ensuring you leave here with a career. But please, to all the future students, please do your part and STUDY! Keep your grades up and stay FOCUSED! The school is there to help you, but you have to do your part because nothing in life is handed towards you without you having to work for it. Also Understand that 10 weeks is a very little amount of time and before you know it you'll be graduating. Thank you again TTA! And expect me to attend this course ALL OVER again in the next 5 years because that's how much I loved it!