Tahnee Baker, NSW

Tahnee’s commitment to her adult education journey is exceptional. Just two weeks into starting a Certificate III in Business so that she could transition from a hands-on work background, Tahnee suffered a stroke.

This life-altering event would have caused many people to withdraw from their studies. However, Tahnee missed only one week and immediately arranged a catch-up session with her trainer. Despite ongoing challenges with her vision and the physical strain of sitting for extended periods, Tahnee completed her qualification at the same time as her classmates and has since completed short courses in time management, effective communication, resumé writing and interview techniques.

Tahnee has found that studying at Tamworth Community College has given her a renewed sense of purpose and confidence, along with the skills needed to pursue a new career. The structure and flexibility of the course allowed Tahnee to balance her responsibilities as a mother and her study experience has empowered her to strive for more for herself and as a role model for her daughter.