The Professional Year is a structured and well organised professional development program for students which combines formal learning and workplace experience. The program runs for 44 weeks, including 32 weeks of classroom training and 12 weeks of workplace internship with host companies.
You can claim five (5) migration points towards permanent residency if you have completed Professional Year.
As per the research, it is confirmed that employers expect their candidate to have more than just a qualification. A Professional Year program offers practical skills, networking opportunities and stepping stone towards a great career.
Professional Year program is offered to students who have completed minimum of 2 years of an Australian bachelor or master’s degrees in Accounting, ICT or Engineering.
Engineering Professional Year
Professional Year in Engineering program assists graduates to prepare for the Australian job market, gain skills and experience for a successful career.
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ICT Professional Year
ACS Professional Year (PY) program provides the practical skills and training to international students in ICT industry through valuable internships.
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Accounting Professional Year
The Accounting Professional Year Program (previously known as SMIPA), is available to overseas students who have an Australian accounting degree qualification as a result of at least two years’ study in Australia and provides opportunity to develop the skills and training for successful career.
read moreProviders we represent
We represent quality Professional Year providers with campuses all over Australia. Following are the institutes we represent:
- Education Centre of Australia (ECA): Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
- Monash Professional Pathways: Melbourne
- Navitas Professional: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
- Performance Education: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth
