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The speaker kicks off with a frank observation: modern education often falls short in preparing students for real-world challenges. Instead of solely focusing on academic knowledge, students need opportunities to develop skills like communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking—collectively known as soft skills—which are increasingly recognized as vital for career advancement.
The program’s philosophy is simple yet revolutionary: "if we want to prepare kids for the real world, we need to give them an education that actually happens in it." To do so, students are handed hammers instead of pencils, actively participating in construction projects that teach them about teamwork, perseverance, and technical skills—all within a real-world context.