Professional Year, more aptly called the Job Preparedness program is a structured career development designed to enhance a student\’s ability to obtain employment in their chosen discipline by applying technical skills and knowledge in the Australian workplace and culture.
○ Combines formal learning and workplace experience.
○ Teaches participants to communicate effectively in an Australian workplace environment.
○ Includes an internship to familiarise participants about all aspects of work practices in an Australian workplace.
○ Should be undertaken in the applicant\’s nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation.
○ A Professional Year Program helps to develop communicative skills
○ Practical experience and knowledge of Australian workplace and culture.
○ It also helps to gain 5 migration points towards an international student\’s PR application.
○ It adds value to your CV.
○ Develops practical skills through a professional internship.
○ Helps to obtain a Professional Year certificate.
○ Aids to enhance the career prospects of International Students and broadens their opportunity in the field of IT.
○ Accounting and Engineering.
○ It also facilitates networking with peers and other industry professionals.