Lewis-Palmer School District 38 is excited to share that the new Career & Innovation Center has opened for the '25-26 school year! Programs at the new facility provide relevant, work-based learning opportunities for secondary students and hands-on experiences that connects learning to high-demand careers.

Community input has played an integral part in the project since the concept was first introduced, and it will continue to be integral to the success of the program into the future. See our FAQ below for more information.

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Programming for the new facility includes:

  • Advanced Manufacturing

  • Civil Engineering

  • Healthcare

  • Welding

  • Construction

COMING SOON!

  • Healthcare: CNA/CMA/Phlebotomy

  • Computer Science: Cybersecurity/IT

“The resounding comment I hear from the community and staff is, ‘I wish I would have had this when I was in school’.”

Amy Sienkowski  

   D38 Director of Innovative Programs

INTERESTED IN A CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP?

Contact Amy Sienkowski, Director of Innovative Programs at asienkowski@lewispalmer.org or (719) 867-8089 to learn how your business could take advantage of naming rights for prominent areas of the facility and other marketing perks.

Donations to the CIC and the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit 

Your contribution to District 38's Career and Innovation Center comes with a built-in Enterprise Zone tax credit. Because the CIC is located in a designated Enterprise Zone, your donation delivers a significant impact to the health of our local economy and the career prospects for district students. More than just a tax credit, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact!

Want to learn more about designated Enterprise Zones? Visit the Colorado Department of Economic Development.

How the Enterprise Zone credit impacts your tax bill.  $10,000 donation25% CO EZ tax credit: $2,500Estimated Federal tax savings: $3,500Estimated Colorado tax savings: $463 -  $25,000 donation25% CO EZ tax credit: $6,250Estimated Federal tax savings: $8,750Estimated Colorado tax savings: $1,157 - $50,000 donation25% CO EZ tax credit: $12,500Estimated Federal tax savings: $17,500Estimated Colorado tax savings: $2,315

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A student working on something electronic at the CIC