I am a first generation student from a low income family from a third world country.

And I always said, I wish to think that I am where I am because I'm smart and hardworking.

But that's not true.

That are smarter and harder working individuals that don't have the opportunity that I had.

The three things that made a difference in my life are education, mentors and the opportunities this great country affords.

Right?

My story aside, when when you look at almost every study that has been done, higher ed provides you with the opportunity not just to change your life with the trajectory of your family.

And it is not necessarily getting a job once you graduate, but people are living longer.

The needs of the employers are changing a lot quicker.

There is a need for upskilling and reskilling individuals.

So in addition to getting the first job, in addition to getting the degree, we also had to teach students how to be lifelong learners, improve their skills, 'cause they will be working with five, seven, or more than 10 jobs of various kinds in their career.

Right?

Are we giving them the skill sets and tools to adapt to whatever is coming next?

Because these students are going into jobs that don't exist yet.