Launch Your Future Today
At LYFT Career Pathways, we believe every student deserves the chance to explore their potential and find a career that fits. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities, we help students discover their strengths, gain real-world experience, and take meaningful steps toward their future.
Every student’s path is unique. Our goal is to make sure they can see it clearly and start it with confidence.
Impact at a Glance
Each year, LYFT Career Pathways connects students across southwestern and west central Minnesota to career-connected learning opportunities that inspire and prepare them for success. From classroom projects to regional events, students explore, experience, and engage in ways that make learning come alive.
Did You Know?
LYFT Career Pathways connects students, schools, and employers to create real-world learning experiences that launch futures with purpose and confidence.
Highlights in Action
Each year brings new opportunities for students and educators to connect learning with life. LYFT Career Pathways hosts and supports events that encourage curiosity, confidence, and career discovery:
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Career Expo: Thousands of students meet industry professionals and try out hands-on exhibits that help them imagine their future.
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Student Entrepreneurship Conference: Young innovators showcase their business ideas and gain inspiration from local leaders.
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Career Connected Conference: Educators, employers, and students explore new ways to bring career-connected learning into classrooms.
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Technology & Trades on the Prairie: Middle school students experience the tools and skills used in manufacturing, construction, and skilled trades.
Each event helps students see how their interests connect to real opportunities in their communities.
Pathways that Last
LYFT Career Pathways supports schools, teachers, and employers in building programs that make a lasting difference. When schools, employers, and communities work together, students thrive.
- Career Navigators in every district connect students to opportunities across 18 counties and two tribal nations.
- Teacher externships allow educators to spend time with local businesses and bring industry insights back to their classrooms.
- Partnerships with colleges, employers, and community organizations help keep learning relevant and aligned with workforce needs.
- Innovation Grants fund creative projects that expand access to high-quality career and technical education for all students.
LYFT Career Pathways connects students, schools, and employers to create real-world learning experiences that launch futures with purpose and confidence.
“LYFT helped me see that I can turn my interests into a real career.”
“When schools and local businesses work together, students see what’s possible right here at home.”
Building the Future
Since 2014, LYFT Career Pathways has worked to strengthen Career and Technical Education across southwestern and west central Minnesota through collaboration, creativity, and connection. What started as a shared vision has grown into a regional movement that continues to open doors for students.
As we look to the future, LYFT Career Pathways will continue to empower students to explore who they are, experience what’s possible, and engage in a future they can be proud of.
Get Connected
Your pathway starts with connection. Let’s move it forward together.
