Team Next Step to Represent Cyprus at International Trade Fair in Vienna (March 2026)

We are proud to share that Team Next Step, our student company from the Junior Achievement (JA) Company Programme, has been invited to represent Cyprus at the International Trade Fair in Vienna, taking place from March 12 to 15, 2026.

A standout achievement has already marked the team’s journey. In April 2025, Next Step earned 3rd place at the JA Cyprus Company Programme finale. After competing alongside 78 student companies, they were selected as one of the Top 10 finalists. Their innovative concept, strong pitch, and confident responses to the jury secured them a place among the programme’s top performers.

Next Step is a career exploration website designed for Cypriot high school and university students, bringing career guidance into one accessible platform. Shaped by personal experiences, the website offers insights into a wide range of professions, while also featuring dedicated sections on women in STEM, women in traditionally male-dominated fields, and the impact of AI on job security—helping students explore career paths through a modern, socially aware lens. With creative graphics, interactive videos, and interview flash cards, the team’s mission is to build a platform that supports change, innovation, and empowerment—a space that helps students take their Next Step with clarity and confidence.

We congratulate Team Next Step on this fantastic milestone and wish them every success as they prepare to showcase their work internationally in Vienna.

With thanks to JA Cyprus for the invitation and continued support of student entrepreneurship, and to the staff supporting the programme at the school.

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