Advice Beyond the Classroom is a 501c3 that teaches high school and college students the soft skills of life and business. The curriculum focuses on skills that are not taught in a traditional classroom setting: a. First Impressions (handshake/eye contact/posture/attire) b. Written and Verbal Communication (proper email/social media etiquette, small talk in a social setting) c. Public Speaking (efficient thought organizing strategies when delivering a speech) d. Networking (Leveraging LinkedIn and other contacts in your network to advance career and development) e. Investing and Taxes (personal financial literacy: budgeting, investing, debt management,) f. Philanthropy (how to give back time, talent, and treasure for the betterment of others – specifically focused on next generation)