Monira Ghulami – Australian Capital Territory

As soon as Monira joined MTC ACT Belconnen’s Digital Literacy and Job Search course earlier this year, she set about learning how to write a cover letter and search for jobs in Australia.

Monira was determined to be able to support her two young children as a single mother so she worked hard with her tutors to develop strong applications. And she did well, with her first applications leading to interviews and a job as a full time professional tailor within two weeks.

Not only did Monira commence her full time employment, she also decided to continue her MTC training part time so that she could further improve her workforce skills for better employment.

When asked if she feels pressured working full time, studying and looking after her two children, Monira told her tutors that she is the happiest she has ever been. Having arrived through humanitarian assistance three years ago, Monira says that Australia has given her a new life.

Monira wants to go on to study a Diploma of Laser Therapy through the Canberra Institute of Technology. To be accepted she needs to complete a Certificate 2 at MTC first, so this prize will help make this all possible.