Professional Year / SMIPA

Professional Pathways Australia has been approved by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), to provide the Professional Year/ SMIPA program which have been designed principally for international students graduating from Australian institutions in the fields of ICT (Professional Year) and Accounting (SMIPA). The focus of the Professional Year is on enhancing the employability skills of Accounting and ICT graduates by combining a mix of classroom based learning, industry networking and internship experience. Successful completion of the program provides recognised migration points towards Australian permanent residency application.

Professional Pathways Australia has taken the lead in delivering two DIAC approved Professional Year programs:

• ACS Professional Year program (ICT)

• Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA) 

Key benefits of undertaking either the SMIPA or ACS Professional Year program with Professional Pathways Australia include:

• a practical internship within an Australian host company
• enhanced, industry specific workplace skills
• improve English levels through the IELTS Support Program and Business Communications Skills component
• free IELTS test at the end of the program
• part time classes (including Saturday options), allowing students to work full time to support themselves during the program
• professional networking opportunities
• small class sizes and individualised support
• central training locations within the CBD (Melbourne & Sydney)
• practical emphasis on workplace preparation – a focus on culture, workplace ethics and career expectations
• relevant hands-on learning designed to increase your job-ready skills and employment prospects.

Professional Pathways Australia is committed to providing the best opportunity for you to move into the workforce in your field. By enhancing your career and employment skills with an ACS Professional Year or SMIPA program you can bridge the gap between university and permanent employment in Australia.

^{^Please note that neither the ACS Professional Year or SMIPA program guarantees permanent residency.}