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Kick Start Your ICT Career with the ACS Professional Year (PYear) Program.

You studied hard to gain the technical skills and knowledge needed for a career in ICT. But where to from here? How can you kick start your Australiancareer in ICT?

CQUniversity Australia and the Australian Computer Society (ACS) have the answer!

From 2009, CQUniversity Australia is facilitating an exciting new program for
former international students who have graduated from a university within
Australia and are seeking permanent residency.

It’s called the ACS Professional Year (PYear) Program. It provides an additional pathway from university to employment within Australia.

It is a 12 month ‘job-readiness’ program to equip you with the professional skills needed for a successful career in the Australian workforce, including:

• up to 12 months of practical training and workshops
• a 12 week ‘hands-on’ internship with a host company
• access to networking opportunities and professional development as a graduate member of the Australian ICT industry’s professional body (ACS)
• on successful completion of a Professional Year program specified by the Minister a participant may be awarded 10 points under the General Skilled Migration points test.

What will I gain?

The ACS PYear is about ‘job-readiness’. It will prepare you for a career in the Australian workforce. After completing the program you may be eligible for additional points needed to apply for permanent residency and establish a
long-term career in Australia.

Why CQUniversity?

If you’ve studied at CQUniversity before, then you’ll be well aware of why it’s often the first choice for many international students studying in Australia. For those who are new to CQUniversity and its extensive facilities and support networks here are just a few reasons why you should undertake the ACS PYear at CQUniversity.

Great Locations

CQUniversity operates campuses and teaching sites for international students in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney.

Quality education

The Good Universities Guide has awarded CQUniversity a 5 Star Rating - the highest rating possible for Positive Graduate Outcomes, Graduate Starting Salary, Graduate Employment and International Enrolments.

Support

CQUniversity provides you far-reaching support and services including the innovative Learning Skills Unit, which provides tailored academic and English language support. At CQUniversity we give you every chance to be what you want to be.

Program Structure

Whilst completing the ACS Professional Year Program you will undertake the following elements:

• Opening boot camp (1 day)
• CQUniversity Professional Year Orientation Program (1 day)
• An intensive training course in Australian workplace culture (130 hours)
• An intensive training course in Professional Business Communication (130 hours)
• An internship to enable you to gain workplace experience in the ICT industry (240 hours over 12 weeks)
• An online module of work in professional elements (130 hours)
• Closing boot camp and Graduation