The Career Start Program at Pikes Peak State College inspires high school students to start exploring career opportunities, start gaining knowledge and skills towards students’ career goals, and to start earning college credits and certificates. Students attending the Career Start program earn credit which can be applied toward high school graduation and college credit which may be applied to a postsecondary certificate or degree. Classes take place at Pikes Peak State College Centennial Campus.

The Cosmetology program is a one or two-year program in hair styling offered through the International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) in Colorado Springs. Classes follow a typical five-day week schedule. In addition to ISSA classes, Cosmetology students must attend two classes at LPHS. Students who attend ISSA for two years may be qualified to take the state board test to become a licensed hairstylist.

For more information, students should meet with their high school counselor. They can also find information in the LPHS Counseling section under Career Start / International Salon and Spa Academy.