Tianna Miller (18) The Learning Place’s X-Factor course teaches confidence, leadership and public speaking skills. “I wanted to gain leadership skills and experience and the course has been really great for that,” she says. “You learn all about interview skills and public speaking, which gives you a lot of confidence.” Tianna’s long-term goal is to make a career in fashion design. “I’m really interested in formal wear,” she says. “But first, I’m going to go to Wintec in Whakatane and study midwifery.”