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+import React, { useState } from "react";
+import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card";
+import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
+import { Progress } from "@/components/ui/progress";
+import { Tabs, TabsList, TabsTrigger, TabsContent } from "@/components/ui/tabs";
+import { CheckCircle, Clock, Target, PlusCircle, Search } from "lucide-react";
+import { Input } from "@/components/ui/input";
+import { Dialog, DialogContent, DialogHeader, DialogTitle, DialogFooter } from "@/components/ui/dialog";
+
+const careerClusters = [
+  "Software Development",
+  "Healthcare",
+  "Engineering",
+  "Finance",
+  "Education",
+  "Marketing",
+  "Cybersecurity",
+  "Construction",
+  "Legal",
+  "Data Science",
+  "Sales",
+  "Human Resources",
+  "Manufacturing",
+  "Aviation",
+  "Social Work",
+  "Design & UX",
+  "Hospitality",
+  "Retail Management",
+  "Real Estate",
+  "Transportation",
+  "Agriculture",
+  "Public Administration",
+  "Energy & Environment"
+];
+
+const universalPrerequisites = {
+    "Software Development": ["Learn a Programming Language", "Build and Deploy a Small Project", "Understand Data Structures & Algorithms"],
+    "Healthcare": ["Complete Required Certifications", "Pass Licensing Exam", "Gain Clinical Experience"],
+    "Engineering": ["Earn a Relevant Engineering Degree", "Obtain Engineering Certification (PE/EIT)", "Gain Hands-on Experience"],
+    "Finance": ["Earn a Bachelor's in Finance or Related Field", "Gain Experience with Financial Modeling", "Obtain CFA or CPA Certification"],
+    "Education": ["Complete a Teaching Credential", "Pass State Licensing Exam", "Gain Classroom Experience"],
+    "Marketing": ["Learn Digital Marketing Basics", "Build a Portfolio of Campaigns", "Gain Experience in Market Research"],
+    "Cybersecurity": ["Learn Network Security Fundamentals", "Obtain CompTIA Security+ or CISSP", "Gain Hands-on Security Experience"],
+    "Construction": ["Complete an Apprenticeship Program", "Earn a Safety Certification (OSHA)", "Gain On-Site Experience"],
+    "Legal": ["Earn a Law Degree (JD)", "Pass the Bar Exam", "Gain Internship Experience at a Law Firm"],
+    "Data Science": ["Learn Python & SQL", "Complete a Machine Learning Course", "Build a Data Science Portfolio"],
+    "Sales": ["Develop Strong Communication Skills", "Understand CRM Tools", "Gain Sales Experience"],
+    "Human Resources": ["Earn a Bachelor's in HR or Business", "Obtain PHR or SHRM Certification", "Gain HR Generalist Experience"],
+    "Manufacturing": ["Learn Manufacturing Processes", "Complete a Safety Training Course", "Gain Hands-on Experience in Production"],
+    "Aviation": ["Earn a Pilot’s License", "Pass FAA Certification Exams", "Gain Flight Hours"],
+    "Social Work": ["Earn a Social Work Degree", "Obtain State Licensing", "Gain Casework Experience"],
+    "Design & UX": ["Learn UI/UX Design Principles", "Build a Portfolio of Designs", "Gain Experience with Design Tools (Figma, Adobe XD)"],
+    "Hospitality": ["Gain Customer Service Experience", "Complete Hospitality Management Courses", "Develop Event Planning Skills"],
+    "Retail Management": ["Gain Experience in Retail Operations", "Learn Inventory & Budget Management", "Develop Leadership Skills"],
+    "Real Estate": ["Earn a Real Estate License", "Develop Sales & Negotiation Skills", "Understand Market Trends"],
+    "Transportation": ["Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)", "Complete Logistics Training", "Gain Hands-on Experience in Transportation"],
+    "Agriculture": ["Learn Crop & Soil Science Basics", "Understand Farm Equipment Operation", "Gain Hands-on Farming Experience"],
+    "Public Administration": ["Earn a Public Administration Degree", "Understand Government Policies & Regulations", "Gain Leadership Experience"],
+    "Energy & Environment": ["Learn Renewable Energy Technologies", "Understand Environmental Regulations", "Gain Fieldwork Experience"]
+  };
+
+const MilestoneTracker = () => {
+  const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState("career");
+  const [customMilestones, setCustomMilestones] = useState({ career: [], financial: [], retirement: [] });
+  const [isDialogOpen, setIsDialogOpen] = useState(false);
+  const [newMilestone, setNewMilestone] = useState("");
+  const [careerSearch, setCareerSearch] = useState("");
+  const [filteredCareers, setFilteredCareers] = useState(careerClusters);
+
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const fetchUserProfile = async () => {
+      try {
+        const response = await fetch("/api/user/profile", {
+          method: "GET",
+          credentials: "include", // Ensure cookies/session are sent
+        });
+        if (response.ok) {
+          const data = await response.json();
+          setIsPremiumUser(data.is_premium === 1); // Expecting { is_premium: 0 or 1 }
+        } else {
+          setIsPremiumUser(false); // Default to false if there's an error
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Error fetching user profile:", error);
+        setIsPremiumUser(false);
+      }
+    };
+    fetchUserProfile();
+  }, []);
+
+  if (isPremiumUser === null) {
+    return <div className="p-6 text-center">Loading...</div>; // Show loading state while fetching
+  }
+
+  if (!isPremiumUser) {
+    return (
+      <div className="p-6 text-center">
+        <Lock className="mx-auto text-gray-400 w-16 h-16 mb-4" />
+        <h2 className="text-xl font-bold">Access Restricted</h2>
+        <p className="text-gray-600">Upgrade to Aptiva Premium to access the Milestone Tracker.</p>
+        <Button className="mt-4">Upgrade Now</Button>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  const handleAddMilestone = () => {
+    if (newMilestone.trim() !== "") {
+      setCustomMilestones((prev) => ({
+        ...prev,
+        [activeTab]: [...prev[activeTab], { title: newMilestone, status: "upcoming", progress: 0 }],
+      }));
+      setNewMilestone("");
+      setIsDialogOpen(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleCareerSearch = (e) => {
+    const query = e.target.value.toLowerCase();
+    setCareerSearch(query);
+    setFilteredCareers(
+      careerClusters.filter((career) => career.toLowerCase().includes(query))
+    );
+  };
+
+  return (
+  <div className="p-6">
+      <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-4">Milestone Tracker</h1>
+      
+      {/* Career Search Section */}
+      <div className="mb-6 p-4 border rounded-lg shadow-md bg-white">
+        <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">Search for a Career Path</h2>
+        <Input
+          value={careerSearch}
+          onChange={handleCareerSearch}
+          placeholder="Search for a career cluster"
+          className="mb-2"
+        />
+        <div className="max-h-40 overflow-y-auto border rounded p-2">
+          {filteredCareers.map((career, index) => (
+            <div key={index} className="p-2 hover:bg-gray-200 cursor-pointer rounded">
+              <strong>{career}</strong>
+            </div>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+      </div>
+      
+      {/* Milestone Tracker Section */}
+      <Tabs value={activeTab} onValueChange={setActiveTab} className="mb-6">
+        <TabsList>
+          <TabsTrigger value="career">Career</TabsTrigger>
+          <TabsTrigger value="financial">Financial</TabsTrigger>
+          <TabsTrigger value="retirement">Retirement</TabsTrigger>
+        </TabsList>
+      </Tabs>
+      
+      {/* Add Milestone Section */}
+      <Button onClick={() => setIsDialogOpen(true)} className="mb-4 flex items-center gap-2">
+        <PlusCircle /> Add Milestone
+      </Button>
+      
+      <Dialog open={isDialogOpen} onOpenChange={setIsDialogOpen}>
+        <DialogContent>
+          <DialogHeader>
+            <DialogTitle>Add a New Milestone</DialogTitle>
+          </DialogHeader>
+          <Input value={newMilestone} onChange={(e) => setNewMilestone(e.target.value)} placeholder="Enter milestone title" />
+          <DialogFooter>
+            <Button onClick={handleAddMilestone}>Save</Button>
+          </DialogFooter>
+        </DialogContent>
+      </Dialog>
+      
+      {/* Display User-Added Milestones */}
+      <TabsContent value={activeTab}>
+        {customMilestones[activeTab].map((milestone, index) => (
+          <Card key={index} className="mb-4 p-4">
+            <CardContent className="flex justify-between items-center">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+                {milestone.status === "completed" && <CheckCircle className="text-green-500" />}
+                {milestone.status === "in-progress" && <Clock className="text-yellow-500" />}
+                {milestone.status === "upcoming" && <Target className="text-gray-500" />}
+                <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold">{milestone.title}</h2>
+              </div>
+              <Progress value={milestone.progress} className="w-40" />
+            </CardContent>
+          </Card>
+        ))}
+      </TabsContent>
+    
+    
+      <Button onClick={() => setIsDialogOpen(true)} className="mb-4 flex items-center gap-2">
+        <PlusCircle /> Add Milestone
+      </Button>
+      
+      <Dialog open={isDialogOpen} onOpenChange={setIsDialogOpen}>
+        <DialogContent>
+          <DialogHeader>
+            <DialogTitle>Add a New Milestone</DialogTitle>
+          </DialogHeader>
+          <Input value={newMilestone} onChange={(e) => setNewMilestone(e.target.value)} placeholder="Enter milestone title" />
+          <DialogFooter>
+            <Button onClick={handleAddMilestone}>Save</Button>
+          </DialogFooter>
+        </DialogContent>
+      </Dialog>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+
+export default MilestoneTracker;
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