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Texas Drone Academy Founder Proves Skills Trump Degrees in 2026 Job Market

Texas Drone Academy Founder Proves Skills Trump Degrees in 2026 Job Market

Texas, Saturday, 20 June 2026.
A Texas drone academy led by the state’s first Black female founder is redefining career success—bypassing traditional degrees for hands-on certifications. With the drone industry set to hit $8.55 billion by 2030, this model offers six-figure jobs in months, not years. The question: Is higher education keeping up?