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Are qualficiations worth it? | Ali Marlow | TEDxNorwichED

1,038 views · Published 28 March 2016 · 10:16 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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The saying I heard at school was ‘keep your head down, work hard and you will be fine in life’. But the link between high grades and career success is dwindling in a job market where further education qualifications are the norm and a first class degree won’t distinguish you from the crowd. What if education allowed teachers to prepare young people for life, not just exams? What would happen if schools, colleges and universities diverted their attention from league tables to the work place? This generation, for whom a ‘job for life’ no longer exists, need to gain a variety of workplace experiences and develop the skills to manage an ever-changing career landscape. 


Ali is a Londoner who has fallen in love with Norwich! Whilst Ali was studying
to become an Occupational Therapist, she developed an interest in helping
the homeless so decided to take her skills into the charity sector. Ali works for LEAP, who support those who are disadvantaged to live a fulfilling life and gain experience and employment. Ali runs the GOALS course (motivational and personal development course) and is passionate about helping people unlock the potential inside themselves to move their lives forward and achieve what they want to achieve! Ali also co-ordinates Love Norwich, a community group, which runs self-esteem courses, creates Christmas hampers for families in need and much more! Ali is currently training to be a life coach – she likes to keep busy!

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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