Accelerate your Australian IT Career with the Professional Year Program

The ACS Professional Year in IT is a job-readiness program that bridges the gap between full-time study and employment in Australia’s tech sector.

As part of the ACS Professional Year (PY), you’ll receive support to further your tech career and your pathway to permanent residency in Australia. The ACS Professional Year will help your experience, and your self-confidence.

Completing a Professional Year in IT has a number of benefits:

  • Professional Development: 
    Enhance your IT skills and knowledge to stay competitive in the job market.
  • Networking Opportunities: 
    Connect with industry professionals and build valuable relationships.
  • Gain Australian Local Experience: 
    Benefit from a guaranteed internship and hands-on experience, receive mentorship, and potentially secure a reference from your employer.
  • Navigate the Australian Workplace: 
    Develop essential tools and awareness to thrive, including job search strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation.
  • Pathway to Permanent Residency: 
    Graduates may claim 5 points towards skilled migration under an eligible IT skilled occupation.

Guaranteed internship to build your resume and professional network

The ACS Professional Year includes a guaranteed internship and the opportunity to build your experience and professional network. You’ll receive support throughout your internship and, potentially, a valuable reference from your employer, which will help set you apart in Australia’s competitive tech job market.

More connections, greater opportunities

As part of the ACS Professional Year, you’ll study alongside others who share similar challenges and ambitions, creating a network to support you throughout your career journey. What's more, you'll build valuable connections working with trainers, IT professionals, and industry mentors throughout your internship.

 

Upcoming webinar and information session: ACS Professional Year

Upcoming information session on the 24th October, 12PM AEDT.

So you've heard about the ACS Professional Year Program, but not sure if it is right for you, it's the perfect opportunity to join our upcoming webinar and information session where we'll take you on a deep-dive into the PY program and discuss the structure, benefits and application process. This will be the first in a series of 3 webinars discussing the Professional Year Program, so stay tuned for more info coming up in the weeks ahead.

By attending this webinar, you will experience a deep dive into the ACS Professional Year IT: 

  • Program Structure: 
    Learn about the different stages of the ACS Professional Year program, from in-class learning, internship, professional development and mentorship.  
  • Benefits: 
    Discover the unique benefits of the program, such as guaranteed internship placement, access to professional development resources, and career mentorship.  
  • Eligibility Criteria: 
    Understand the requirements for applying to the ACS Professional Year in IT.  
  • Commitment and Expectations: 
    Learn what to expect from the program, including the time commitment required, the level of effort needed, and the potential challenges you may face.  
  • Applying and Choosing a Provider: 
    Get guidance on how to apply to the ACS Professional Year in IT and select a suitable provider.  

Guest Speakers:  

  • Current student:
    Hear from a current PY student about their experiences of the PY program, their insights into what it’s like to be a PY student, and their advice for future students.  
  • Recent PY graduate:
    Learn from a recent graduate about their journey through the PY program, career outcomes, and how it accelerated their Australian IT career.

We truly hope you are able to join us for the information session, however if you are unable to attend, or would like access to the recording after the event please email professionalyear@acs.org.au with any inquiries related to professional year.

 

Register now!