Finished school? Stuck in a university rut and don’t know how to get out? Confused about where your life is heading?

Deciding your future can be a difficult and stressful task. The endless amounts of options these days can make a final decision impossible. If you’re one of these people that are struggling to make a decision, or want to quickly obtain certification and get into the workforce, then Passmores’ Business College is the place for you!

Why Passmores’ ?  Not only do they have an outstanding employment rate since their establishment, offer one on one tutor support and promote excellent ethics amongst their students, but they get you where you want to be…in just one year!

Passmores’ Business College was first established in 1982 and to this day has continued to train students to become hard-working, dedicated businesspeople that excel in their field. Their double diploma courses allow students to gain knowledge in many different aspects of the business world in areas such as Human Resources, Event Management, Public Relations and Business Management.

Passmores’ is not like other business colleges; they have almost 100% employment rate from their students who have graduated. Some of the organisations which have employed past students include the Crowne Plaza, Prime Television, Peach Advertising and Hamilton Island Resort. These employers have said that they’re “…pleased with the professionalism and initiative showed by all Passmores’ students.”

So if you’re struggling for a plan of the future, make an appointment with Passmores’ Business College and have a Career Guidance Interview free of charge and see how Passmores’ can lead you in the right direction.

by student, Jess Buchan

Posted by passmores on November 21st, 2011
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In the past college was very different to how it is now at Passmores’ Business College.  The skills required of business people have changed as society has progressed into a more technological society.

In the early 1980’s my mother attended Metropolitan Business College in Sydney.  The course she learnt whilst at the college was very different to that learnt here at Passmores’ Business College.  At the college there were only three main subjects and these included typewriting skills, learning to write short hand and deportment.

At Passmores’ Business College however, there are three majors to choose from; marketing and media, hospitality and tourism and real estate and legal.  Each of these majors consists of fourteen different subjects.  The knowledge and information that is expected from students now, is far greater than it was in previous times.

In the 1980’s women still did not have equal rights in the work place and the jobs that young women could aspire to  were not that varied.  Young women could aspire to be a secretary, a school teacher or a nurse.  These were roles that were seen as predominately feminine.  The class that my mother attended had no young men whatsoever, but here at Passmores’ Business College 10% of attendees are male.  No longer are the days where women have less rights in the workplace, young women can now aspire to be on par with every other male in the business.

Women have a chance to progress and develop to be anything they want to be, and here at Passmores’ Business College they are inspiring us to do so.

by student, Melanie Fraser

Posted by student on November 1st, 2011
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Real estate course student, Danielle

Danielle Wiggins, one of our real estate course students, came into the Passmores’ Business College smiling from head to foot as she described her practicum experience at Property Management Systems (PMS).

Danielle was at PMS for two weeks during which time she gained experience in completing property condition reports, building rapport with potential clients, presenting services to clients and gleaned a wealth of experience in how to be a good real estate agent.

When asked if the content of her  real estate course, Newcastle had proven to be useful she immediately commented on how helpful it had been to look at the different legal/real estate documents in class.  Danielle reflected that, ‘knowing what I was looking for when asked to get different documents was really important, it made my job so much easier’.  She was also able to put into practice her lectures on ‘how to deal with clients’ and ‘property management’.

Danielle was so pleased that she’d been able to go on practicum because it had enabled her to gain some firsthand insight into the real estate industry.

I asked Danielle if real estate was for her.   ‘Absolutely, she quipped, I loved it and am really hoping that a position opens up in property management.’

I can’t wait to catch up with some of the other Passmores’ real estate course students to hear how their practicum went!

Posted by passmores on November 1st, 2011
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Some of our hardworking Office Administration Course students

As an office administration course teacher it comes as a constant surprise to me how much the students don’t know at the commencement of their year at Passmores’.

A lot of the students have come to us from school but, even those who’ve been working for some time, have some gaps in basic office administration skills. 

It’s a challenge to turn the students around in nine months however, in conjunction with the other subjects being offered at the College, it’s possible.

Throughout the office administration course, Newcastle we focus on teaching the students how to develop their time-management, inter-personal and attention-to-detail skills.  We spend some time looking at how to proof work, set out letters properly, send out mail correctly and how to cope with various scenarios that commonly arise in the workforce.  Students are challenged to complete everything to a high standard and to react in a calm, professional manner – no matter what is thrown at them.

It’s so rewarding to see the office administration course, Newcastle producing students that graduate with these essential skills under their belt!

Posted by passmores on August 25th, 2011
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Management Course students getting ready for the photo shoot

Last week, Passmores’ Management Course students had the opportunity to sit for a photo for their CV’s.

This term the students have been learning how to compile an excellent CV and how to present it in a professional way;  an important aspect of presentation is to include an up-to-date photo.  To ensure that all the students have an appropriate photo, Passmores’ organizes for a professional photographer to come to the college and take a portrait of each student.

It’s always a long, but fun day. 

The students arrive at the College bright and early with no make-up on and their hair washed, but unstyled, ready for the competent staff from Mask Academy to work their magic.  The Management Course students take turns having their make-up applied and then their hair done, to help them achieve a very professional, polished look for their photo. 

Each year, the staff from Passmores,’ are impressed by the quality of the end result.  As to, are the Management Course students – it’s a great confidence booster to have such a fantastic shot on your CV.

Posted by Passmores on August 18th, 2011
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Finding the right course can be a challenging task when filtering through all of the possibilities when it comes to managment courses. Passmore’s Business and Management College however,  is one that stands above from the rest. It is a non-profit organisation, offering people from all walks of life, the opportunity to learn valuable workplace related life skills in order to become employable and an asset to any company; in just one year. Passmores’ shines a unique light on its Managment Course, which sets it apart from other Newcastle Management Courses.

The students of this exceptional course are offered a lot of on the job experience in their year at Passmores’.  Excursions to television and radio stations, advertising agencies and to Melbourne and Sydney, are just some of the exciting experiences the students are involved in—making Passmores’ a step ahead of other Newcastle Management Courses. Along with this, the college also incorporates on-the-job experience with a six week practicum unit which assist’s students with the transition into the workforce.

Corporate attire is to be worn each day and punctuality is a must. Aside from the professional development aspects, Passmores’ aims to guide each student to attain a high level of ethical values to carry over into the workforce.

After just one year, students achieve a diploma in both administration and business management with a major in marketing and media.  Students are now job ready and are let out into the big wide world to find employment. Over 95% of Passmores’ Business and Management College graduates find employment before the beginning of the new year. Very few, perhaps no other Newcastle Management Course, can offer such a guarantee.

by student, Haley Roberts

Posted by passmores on August 4th, 2011
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Business College students at work

Passmores’ Business College, located in the heart of Newcastle, promises you success and will put you where you want to be in just one year and is a well recognized business college around Australia.

 Passmores’ Business College, Newcastle was founded by Mr Duncan Passmore and Mrs Pamela Butler-Passmore in 1982 and since it’s establishment has had great success in securing employment for its graduates with an almost 100 % employment rate since 1982.

It has many courses for you to choose from to enable you to pursue an excellent career in business management. The  College offers courses in:

-        Hospitality / Tourism & Hotel Management

-        Business Management / Marketing / Media & Journalism

-        Real Estate / Legal

The extensive list of subjects that can be completed through distance learning to extend and enhance professionals’ qualifications and knowledge can be done at various times throughout the year. These many subjects to choose from include:

• Event Management
• Real Estate / Property Management
• Business Management
• Marketing Management
• Tourism Management
• Advertising / Consumer Behaviour
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Sales Management
• Public Relations
• Bookkeeping 

Passmores’ Business and Management College strive to help the community with raising almost a quarter of a million dollars for certain charities, this is done through our fantastic students holding special fundraising events to help these charities such as Hunter breast Cancer Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Variety and Sids.

Along with the outstanding students there are dedicated staff that spend a lot of the time making sure that all students are reaching their full potential throughout the whole of the year.

The three, one year double diplomas are designed to improve job employment around the world. Passmores’ Business College, Newcastle will definitely increase your job skills and opportunities.

By Elizabeth Young

Posted by student on May 19th, 2011
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 What have Passmores’ Business College students experienced so far?

Passmores’ Business College is a college full of many experiences. For students, attending Passmores’ Business College Newcastle is more than just pursuing their dream career path but, is also an opportunity to experience a range of courses filled with academic challenges, career opportunities, exciting group excursions and both independent and  group tasks.

Although it is only May, Passmores’ has organised many different team tasks and excursions.

Event Management, in particular, has been an experience in itself for most students as they have had to meet with Charities, Venue Managers and Donating Companies.

For the Marketing and Media course attendees, they have had the ultimate movie experience. The group ventured down to Charlestown Square for ‘Media’ to watch ‘The Kings Speech’ and experience firsthand, what it is like to sit in a Reading Cinemas Gold Class Cinema. The cinema features luxury reclining seats and state of the art cinema technology; including super wide screens and digital audio delivering a stunning cinematic experience. Students were also able to order meals, snacks and beverages, all delivered by a highly classed waiter.

The students at Passmores’ Business College, Newcastle are yet to experience the Melbourne trip, which involves students staying at the luxurious Crowne Plaza with their peers, going on a few excursions planned by the Passmores’ Staff and lapping up all that Melbourne has to offer.

Although students have witnessed firsthand many different experiences throughout the course so far, there is many more to come . . .

By Sam Newman

Posted by passmores on May 12th, 2011
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Any quality business course and school, know just how important it is, as a potential employee, to have an excellent resume. Our business courses teach students how to best represent themselves, before they are invited through the door.
Recently we had our business college photo day. The purpose of the photo day is not to just get a group photo of our 2010 Business College students but, to also give the students an opportunity to get a professional portrait taken for their resumes.
Every year it proves to be a lot of fun as the business college students spend the morning having their makeup done by a professional artist and help one another get their hair looking ‘just so’.

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Posted by Passmores on September 8th, 2010
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Student's Thrive at Passmores' College

There are lots of   Newcastle courses but, at Passmores’, we enjoy training Newcastle students through a combination of experiences.

Term two at Passmores’ has a varied program, to make studies interesting, which includes assignments, team work, excursions, trips to Sydney and Melbourne, deportment tips and charity fundraising events organised solely by our students.

A highlight for the students is their overnight stays in Melbourne and Sydney.  Our legal students head to Sydney where they visit the Supreme Court, get some valuable insights from the Real Estate Institute and enjoy an evening meal on a Sydney Harbour cruise.  Flying further south, our hospitality and marketing students head for Melbourne.  Whilst in Melbourne, our hospitality students get to enjoy something quite different from other Newcastle hospitality courses, an intensive day with the Intercontinental Human Resource team acquiring inside tips on how to pursue a career in hospitality.  Our marketing students likewise, have the opportunity to soak up some great advice from the largest marketing agency in Melbourne.

As always, there’s lots happening at Passmores’ Business College and we’re all looking forward to another term of fun, friendship and, of course, learning!

Posted by Passmores on April 23rd, 2010
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