Preparing students to live their best lives is a mighty task! In today's ever changing world, education must go beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic, to include life skills like financial literacy and cultural awareness. As educators, we can share in, and celebrate, the success of our students by preparing them for the real world. Investigate the practical skills of career planning, resumé writing, and interviewing all of which are covered in this course. Rediscover the lost art of conversation and listening skills, and consider how crucial they are to students’ personal and professional growth. Explore ways to educate students to become active, engaged, and involved citizens. The world will thank you!