Inaugural SMIPA Sydney Graduation
Release Date: 27 January 2010
On Friday January 15, the first Sydney cohort of PPA SMIPA students graduated from the program. The event marked the end of the first SMIPA course in Sydney run by PPA. The event included a “career-assistance” seminar, followed by the presentation ceremony and refreshments.
Professional Year / SMIPA End of Year Student Celebration
Release Date: 27 November 2009
On November 22, PPA held their end of year function for the Melbourne Professional Year / SMIPA students. The event was held at Miss Libertines in the city and was attended by over 100 students and staff. The event comprised of student and staff performances, competitions and awards, and overall was a huge success. The Sydney Professional Year / SMIPA function is being held mid-December.
New monthly instalment payment options for the Professional Year
Release Date: 21 August 2009
We are pleased to announce a new payment option for the Professional Year / SMIPA program. From the September 21 course onwards, applicants will be able to pay their tuition fees in monthly instalments. Current payment options will still remain. Visit the "Fees" section of the Professional Year website for more details.
New Melbourne office
Release Date: 22 June 2009
On Monday June 22, Professional Pathways Australia (Melbourne) relocated to its Melbourne premises to Bourke Street in the CBD. The new premises include a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, 3 classrooms, a student break-out area and a staff conference room. The layout of the premises mirrors that of the Sydney office.
ACS Professional Year graduation
Release Date: 19 May 2009
On Tuesday May 19, the Australian Computer Society hosted the first ever ACS Professional Year graduation event. The event was in the form of a dinner held at The Westin Hotel in Melbourne, and was attended by representatives of the Australian Computer Society, Professional Pathways Australia and The Department of Immigration and Citizenship, and the graduating students.
The event marked the conclusion of the program for the first ever group of ACS Professional Year candidates, who began the inaugural course on May 26, 2008. The dinner included speeches from representatives of each organisation, and also from Mahmudual Hasan Khan, one of the Professional Year graduates. This was followed by the award ceremony and official photographs.