CAREER EXPLORATION
Connecting students with their future careers.
Many young people feel like they’re walking in the dark. NextStep CTE helps students explore real career pathways through interactive experiences and authentic conversations with industry professionals, enhanced by AI. Launched by South Central Service Cooperative with MetaMedicsVR.
WHAT IT DOES
A career compass that connects school and the real world.
A gamified platform that bridges the gap between the classroom and the workplace.
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Interactive exploration
Explore real career profiles organised into CTE clusters and discover where each path leads.
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Real connections
Live video sessions with professionals from multiple industries — careers seen, not just read about.
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Personalised resources
Career sheets, tailored itineraries and progress tracking for every student.
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Always accessible
A friendly interface available 24/7 on any device.
WHY IT WORKS
From confused to confident about the future.
- Greater vocational clarity: students discover pathways aligned with their real interests.
- Bridges school and work: strengthens collaboration between schools, businesses and professionals.
- Engaging by design: turns career exploration into a dynamic, interactive experience.
- Already implemented in CTE programs across Minnesota.
Built for the people guiding the next generation.
- CTE programs
- High schools
- Career & technical education
- School counsellors
- Industry partners
- Workforce development
A compass for the next generation.
“NextStep CTE 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. Want to bring it to your students?
GET STARTED
Help every student find their path .
Tell us about your school or program. We’ll show you how NextStep CTE turns career guidance into something students actually connect with.
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