NextStepCTE

Connecting Students with Their Future Careers

Choosing a career path isn’t always easy. Many young people feel like they’re walking in the dark — unsure of their options and struggling to see how classroom learning connects to the real job market.

That’s why NextStepCTE was created. Launched by South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) with the technological support of MetaMedicsVR, the platform helps students explore real-world career pathways through interactive experiences and authentic conversations with industry professionals, enhanced by artificial intelligence.

The mission is clear: to empower every student to discover their vocation and choose an educational path aligned with their talents, interests, and aspirations.

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digital platform

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Implemented in CTE programs across Minnesota

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Active collaboration between schools, businesses, and professionals

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Institutions and training centers that collaborate in practical and safe learning.

The Challenge

Career Guidance Is Broken

Today’s education system faces a critical gap:

  • Many students don’t know which career to pursue.

  • There’s a disconnect between education and the real professional world.

  • Traditional career guidance tools are static and out of sync with current labor market demands.

The result? Frustration, disengagement, and even dropout.

The Solution

NextStepCTE: Your Career Compass

  • NextStepCTE redefines career exploration with a gamified digital platform that bridges the gap between school and the workplace:

    • Interactive career exploration: access to profiles organized into CTE Clusters.

    • Real connections: live video sessions with professionals from multiple industries.

    • Personalized resources: career sheets, tailored itineraries, and progress tracking.

    • Always accessible: user-friendly interface available 24/7 on any device.

    NextStepCTE isn’t just a platform — it’s a compass for the next generation, guiding students to make confident, strategic choices about their future.

    “NextStepCTE has transformed how we guide our students. They don’t just learn about careers — they connect emotionally and strategically with their future.”
    — Kim Mueller, South Central Service Cooperative

Modern Career Guidance That Connects Students, Schools, and the Real World

Key benefits

Modern and engaging guidance

turns career exploration into a dynamic, interactive experience.

Greater vocational clarity

students discover pathways aligned with their real interests.

Bridging school and work

strengthens collaboration between schools, businesses, and professionals.

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