The challenge is grossly a mismatched relationship between the gown and the town. 21st century learners are being taught by 20th century teachers with 20th century teaching methodologies, in 20th century classrooms and with outdated curricula. On the field, I have witnessed recruiters trying to fill roles for as long as 6 months, interviewing applicants but not finding the right fit. Beyond grades, education should prepare young people for the future of work, for competence and relevance because work as we have it today is more about ensuring that output deliver intended outcomes and in the long run intended impact. To address these, I propose among other brilliant ideas that at the undergraduate level, school projects should be tied to addressing a relevant social challenge that will require students to be matched with organisations working in a similar field. In lieu of this, corporate organisations should be made to commit a part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to empower young people through internships or externships and collaborative research.