There is a glaring gap in our higher ed landscape - educating students for life after school. Where does real world preparedness and financial literacy live in schools and how can we think critically about increasing the practical value of higher ed? We will share qualitative data and first-hand insight into the shifting cultural landscape of higher education and the workforce to highlight the ways in which institutes of learning are shortchanging students, and how they can improve the value of a college education with life skills curriculum.