Mikayla Quor

In 2019, at age 15, Mikayla started a Certificate II in Career Pathways at Deniliquin TAFE because she felt disconnected from school. Adapting well to the new
environment, she proved to be a good student, and completed several units.

After having her first child in 2020, Mikayla enrolled in a Statement of Attainment in Foundation Skills Support and completed units in digital technology and writing in preparation for completing Year 11 and 12 equivalent courses.

With her second child born in 2022, Mikayla combined a very busy life with completing pathways to further education and preparation for tertiary education.

While Mikayla is taking a gap year now, she remains motivated by her desire to complete a bachelor’s degree in a field in which she can work and provide for her family. Her father is also a motivating factor – he completed Year 11 and 12 equivalent courses at the age of 44 and went on to complete another qualification.

And while Mikayla is a single mother of two very young children with health conditions which require extra time and attention, she is keeping focused on her long term goals.