Lobaki expands into North Carolina with immersive learning push

Lobaki Inc. is moving into North Carolina, where the Mississippi-based immersive education company says it will support schools, colleges and workforce groups with career-connected learning tools. Yuan Nichols will lead local partnerships from Charlotte as the company looks to build on the state’s education and workforce readiness efforts.

Why it matters: - Lobaki’s North Carolina expansion adds another option for schools looking to connect classroom learning with career exploration, technical training and life-skills development. - The move aligns with North Carolina’s continued investment in career-connected learning and technical education. - Lobaki is positioning its tools as a way to supplement, not replace, existing education and workforce programs.

What happened: - Lobaki Inc., a Mississippi-based immersive education company, announced an expansion into North Carolina on November 12, 2026. - Yuan Nichols, a longtime Lobaki immersive education consultant, is relocating to Charlotte to lead North Carolina partnerships. - Nichols has spent four years supporting educators, administrators and school partners. - Lobaki says it wants to help students discover strengths, explore career pathways and develop essential life skills.

The details: - Lobaki has built more than 1,000 immersive virtual environments since 2019. - The company’s portfolio includes Career Lens, Money Lens, Civic Lens and Immersive CTE Learning. - Career Lens is designed to help students identify strengths, explore careers and make informed decisions about their futures. - Money Lens focuses on financial literacy through practical, real-world experiences. - Civic Lens connects students with government, community leadership and civic responsibility. - Immersive CTE Learning provides hands-on technical training and career exploration in interactive environments. - Lobaki cites work with Mississippi educators, including Jackson Public Schools, as part of its experience with individualized career exploration and student development. - In North Carolina, Nichols will support demonstrations, implementation planning, educator training and ongoing partnerships. - Lobaki is seeking partnerships with North Carolina school districts, community colleges, CTE programs and workforce organizations. - Partnership inquiries can go to Yuan.Nichols@lobaki.com or connect@lobaki.com. - More information is available on Lobaki’s website.

Between the lines: - The North Carolina move suggests Lobaki is targeting states already focused on workforce readiness, where immersive tools may be easier to integrate into existing priorities. - Putting a local consultant in Charlotte signals a relationship-driven rollout rather than a purely remote sales strategy. - The company’s emphasis on personalized support suggests it is selling implementation help as much as software or content.

What's next: - Nichols is expected to begin building school and organizational partnerships across North Carolina. - Lobaki will likely lean on demonstrations and educator training to introduce its products to districts and workforce groups. - The company’s partnership pipeline will depend on adoption by schools, colleges and career-focused programs across the state.