What does it mean to be an ICT Professional?  You have a certain “body of knowledge”  You have a commitment to professional standards and ethics  You are committed to keeping your knowledge and skills up to date

What is a Code of Ethics?  Hallmark of any profession is a commitment to a high standard of Professional Conduct  Code of Ethics:  enhances your personal stature as an ICT Professional  helps maintain credibility  secures the continuing acknowledgment of professional merits by the community as a whole

Job Opportunities  Systems Development  business analyst  systems analyst/design  programming  Operations  management  network  computer  Supplier Support  sales and marketing  systems engineer  maintenance services  Specialist Support  communications  security  end-user  data analysis  Consultancy  Education and Training  R&D  research & development  software engineering  Others  multimedia

About Australian Computer Society  Formed in 1967  Branches in all Australian States & Territories  Special Interest Groups  16,000 Members  Recognised as the Society for Information & Communication Technology Professionals

How ACS can help you!  Provide networking opportunities  Improve your career prospects  Put you in contact with prospective employers  Give you access to a host of student services

Student Services  Reduced membership fee  Students and Young Professionals Special Interest Group (SYPSIG)  Student and Young Professionals Conference  Student Awards  Mentor Program  Graduate Offer

SYPSIG Services  Regular monthly Student PD events, such as:  preparing a professional resume  preparing for an interview  applying for a job  time management  Career development

SYPSIG Committee  Currently has vacancies for a number of portfolio positions  Committed, enthusiastic volunteers  Meet and work with other like minded people  Work with senior ACS members who are leaders in our industry  The *best* possible networking experience  Valuable experience into your resume  Gain new skills and prove your talents

ACS Student Services  National Young IT Committee  Virtual lunches  Young IT Professional online forum  Career portal (  Virtual mentor program  … plus much more

Other ACS Services  Certification Program  Free Branch Forums  Professional Development Courses  Access to information  ACS Link

Why Join ACS?  Expand your professional network  Build your professional recognition  Understand new applications of ICT  Present ideas and test them before your peers  Continue your professional education  Develop new skills  Member of the most influential ICT Society

ACS Student Membership  Special offer for Orientation Week For eligible Students who join before 31 March 2004 the normal membership fee of $55 will be reduced to $22

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Please Contact Maggie Xu Jason Gray Or Visit the SYPSIG Website Please Contact Maggie Xu Jason Gray Or Visit the SYPSIG Website Want to join SYPSIG Committee