Research from Harvard, Stanford University, and the Carnegie Foundation shows that 85% of job success is due to well-developed soft and people skills, with the remaining 15% from technical skills. Therefore, HEIs must focus on developing programs that enhance students' soft skills and technical knowledge to ensure their employability. Moreover, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI like ChatGPT, are reshaping the future of work. Despite this technological progression, the importance of human-centric soft skills in employment, is increasing. Jamie Merisotis, CEO of the Lumina Foundation, highlights the need for a blend of technical and soft skills in the AI workforce. Individuals in AI must possess collaboration and communication skills to interact effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Moreover, a recent webinar by the Times Higher Education (‘Empowering students with data skills for an AI-driven world) highlighted the importance of soft skills on how to read, use, and exploit the data our students receive. The rise of Generation Z poses new educational challenges. These 'digital natives' expect a higher integration of digital tools in learning. Universities are urged to adapt their teaching methods and content to align with Industry 4.0 trends, catering to the unique learning styles of Gen Z students. This adaptation involves enhancing educators' digital competencies to embrace innovative teaching methods and student-centred-pedagogies, strong ties with industry and promotion of work-based learning. The Life Skills (Digital and Soft) project aims to teach, train, and bridge the skill gap between the graduates of the current higher educational programs & market needs. It utilizes the experience of Programme countries to teach soft skills using modern student-centred pedagogies and digital tools & environments. The knowledge transferred will be piloted through upgrade of curricula, micro-trainings, study visits & work-bas