What Kind of Maker are You?
The Campana Center for Ideation and Invention gives every maker the tools, skills and confidence they need to bring their ideas to life.
Businesses
We are your R&D center. Access cutting-edge tools and equipment to keep your company innovative and competitive in an ever-changing global economy.
ExploreKids & Families
The maker movement is a family affair. With fun project ideas for any age, the Campana Center is where kids and families can come together and experience the power of making.
ExploreEntrepreneurs & Inventors
Whether you're tinkering with technology or launching a startup, the tools you need to explore a product idea are here. So are experienced business mentors who can help you identify the pathways from innovative idea to successful company.
ExploreStudents
Get the additive and advanced manufacturing experience employers want. Whether you're a prospective or current LCCC student, we have a career path designed for success in the exciting and evolving manufacturing industry.
ExploreArtists
Whether art is a hobby or your career its convergence with the maker movement is clear. Come create your art in our space with cutting-edge making tools that can bring your piece to life.
ExploreEducators
Give your students a hands-on STEAM experience. From one-day field trips to customizable programming, the Campana Center is the perfect place to show your class the power of STEAM.
ExploreMore than Making.
We give our community access to latest creating tools. But that’s just the beginning.

Create
Create just about anything in our additive and advanced manufacturing labs that put the latest cutting-edge making tools and equipment at our community’s fingertips.
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Collaborate
Leverage the power of collaboration. As a community college we can connect any maker with the resources they need to turn creative dreams into everyday realities.
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Learn
Try something new, master a skill, or earn a degree. From one-time class to certificates and degrees, our programs are hands-on, industry driven, and expertly designed.
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Build
Your idea could be the start of something more. Our on-campus business coaches can help makers understand the connection between building a product and building a business.
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See what our community is creating. And share your ideas with us.
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