ProPath: AI-Based System for Skill Mapping and Future Planning

Abstract: AI-Based System for Skill Mapping and Future Planning is an intelligent digital platform, designed to be simple and personalized for career decision-making by students and young professionals. The system analyzes user resumes using advanced Artificial Intelligence techniques such as Natural Language Processing, BERT-based resume parsing, and Machine Learning models to extract relevant skills, identify existing gaps, and predict suitable career paths aligned with current industry demands. This provides explicit, actionable insights into competencies required for future growth and recommends targeted learning resources through integrated platforms such as YouTube and Udemy. Additionally, the system is embedded with an interactive AI chatbot that will update in real time with career counseling, step-by-step guidance, and motivational assistance, enhancing user engagement and building confidence. The platform is powered by Python, Next.js, and state-of-the-art ML/NLP frameworks that ensure a seamless user experience with fast processing. It minimizes career uncertainty through automation in resume evaluation, skill-gap detection, course recommendation, and job-role mapping, hence democratizing access to personalized career guidance. ProPath represents a significant stride toward narrowing the gap between education and employability, enabling continuous learning and inclusive, sustainable growth in the professional world.

Keywords: Career tech, AI, NLP, skill mapping, machine learning, recommender systems, chatbots.