Monday, December 18, 2017

Top 3 Professional Year Providers in Australia

If you’re studying engineering, accounting or IT in Australia and want to live in this country permanently, then you can think of joining Professional Year Melbourne program. The program is designed for international students who have completed their graduation degree from an Australian institution. Managed by the respective professional bodies and recognised by the DIBP, the PY aims at enhancing the employability of overseas students.

There are various benefits of completing PY, but top four benefits are:

  • Qualify for five migration points: The completion of the program earns five migration points towards permanent residency (PR) in Australia.
  • Professional work experience: The program includes a 12-week internship with an Australian host company.
  • Understand workplace culture: The program enables you to understand the Australian workplace culture, ethics, and language. It also improves your CV and interview skills.
  • Build industry network: The PY program will help you create your own network in the industry.

Following are some well-known PY providers:

Navitas Professional: Navitas Professional Year is a career-focused program designed for outstanding employment outcomes. Navitas Professional has been offering PY program since 2008, and it’s the only provider to offer this program in ICT, Accounting and Engineering in five Australian states.

Monash Professional Pathways: Being the first PY provider, Monash Professional Pathways helps graduates to make a successful and smooth transition from formal education to professional career. It has an extensive network of internship host companies, across a wide range of roles and industries.

Education Centre of Australia: The ECA is an approved PY provider in consultation with the CPA Australia, Australian Computer Society, and the Institutes of Public Accountants. It has been offering high-quality PY program to accounting and ICT graduates since 2008.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the PY program, you must:

  • Have completed your graduation from an Australian university (minimum two years duration)
  • Hold or applied for subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate visa)
  • Provide evidence of English language proficiency

The program applies to the international students who’ve studied accounting, IT or engineering courses in Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia.

So, if you’re committed to realising your Australian dreams, you must join the PY program.
Are you looking for more information? Reach out to our expert education consultants at AECC Global.

Friday, December 15, 2017

3 Things to Remember When Hiring an Education Agent in Australia

The popularity of overseas education has led to the emergence of students planning to study abroad. If you happen to be a student pursuing higher education in Australia¸ you need to hire an education consultant Sydney to get proper information about the career opportunities and other options.

However, there are many situations in which overseas students have been misguided by the education agents and have lost their time and money and even risked their visas. So, if you want to seek any help from an education expert or migration agent, you can adhere to the following tips to identify the right agent for you:

Choose an authorised representative

Any education agent can claim to be an official representative of an educational institution or university. You need to check whether the agent is an authorised representative of the institution or not. Under the Australia Law, every Australian institute or university that uses the services of an education consultant or agent needs to have a contract with him/her as well as list him/her on its website. You can confirm this by going through the institute’s website to see if the agent is listed there.

Your agent should have expertise in the Australian market

Only an education or migration agent in Melbourne who has experience in helping overseas students can understand your problem and help you resolve it. There are many agents who will offer you in-depth knowledge of the Australian education system, visa requirements and PR options. Don’t forget to check if the agent whom you are looking to hire has experience of being an overseas student himself or not.

Your agent should be honest with you

An education consultant or agent doesn’t guarantee a permanent visa or work placement in Australia. Their job is to guide you through the best education pathway. You should keep away from the one who promises you a permanent residency (PR) or employment in exchange for money.

So, if you need to know more about Professional Year Program, the IRON program, permanent residency, visa process or anything else, you can contact one of our experts at AECC Global. AECC Global is a globally renowned migration and education consultancy and agency in Australia.