Testimonials
"We'll put you where you want to be in just one year!"
Past Students | Anonymous Graduates | University Pathways | Employers | Parents of students
Recent Graduates:
"A big thankyou to Passmores'. 2009 was a very tough year but certainly very rewarding! When I walked straight from Passmores' in to a Property Management position I knew that it had paid off. I can not thank you enough for the time and effort put in by staff."
Lauren Adie - graduated 2009
"I've been working casually for a charity since graduation. Today I was offered the position of 'Assistant House Manager'. I feel that I would probably not have been given such a great job without the assistance of Passmores'. Thank you for introducing me to a great organisation, and helping me to achieve professional success. The IT skills that I gained, and fined tuned, have definately been put to good use in the past six months!
Kate Keyon - graduated 2009
"Passmores' is a life changing experience which somehow manages to integrate a hectic academic schedule with a business environment whilst maintaining a family atmosphere. The students feel as though Passmores' is a second home!
I have graduated from Passmores' with no regrets. I am now a more confident person and am armed with a wealth of knowledge. I look forward to a promising career ahead!"
Amy Schmitzer - graduated 2009
"The last year of my life at Passmores' was turbulent, fast-paced, challenging and rewarding. This unique learning experience has helped me grow both personally and professionally. Majoring in marketing, I now work at Australian Wine Selectors as a Marketing Co-ordinator where I am constantly utilising and building on the knowledge I gained last year. Thanks to Passmores' I have a solid platform to lauch my career!"
Samantha Wells - graduated 2009
"I believe Passmores' Business College is the most worthwhile way to spend a year of your time if you wish to go places and achieve goals you never believed were possible. It's hard work but the opportunities it opens up for you will define your career. Just for the record . . . I love my job (legal secretary - Stacks Taree) and I would never have secured this job if it wasn't for all the effort and work that goes on behind the scenes at Passmores' College. You guys are the best. Thank you Passmores'!
Rachael Scott - graduated 2009
Past graduates:
"I would like to thank all the staff of Passmores' for all the help you gave me and everything I have learned. I have just been promoted to manager for the event company that I am with. Passmores' definitely helped and impressed my boss. Thank you very much for everything, all the hard work paid off !";
Skye
"I am a Recruitment Consultant with Pegasus Employment. It is a pretty amazing job, actually, and I am very busy culling resumes and have just started interviewing hopeful applicants for traineeships in the mines. My life is going really well and I couldn't be happier so I guess I owe a lot of thanks to Passmores'. I couldn't have done it without your help and support.";
Melanie
“I now work for a company called Computer Systems Australia—Australia's largest regional re-seller of computer and communications systems. Passmores' certainly put me where I want to be.";
Ben
"This year has been the best year of my life! I am going to walk away with nothing else but positive thoughts of Passmores’ and the time I have spent there and all the amazing people I have met.";
Jordan
"In only one year Passmores' taught me everything I needed to know to become a successful business person and real estate agent. I was employed even before I graduated from the college and I love my job. It enables me to meet new people, offers great remuneration and I am not stuck behind a desk all day. Thank you to Mr & Mrs Passmore and all the teachers, you really did put me where I want to be.";
Kyle
"I have been employed by the biggest Hotel company in the world. After accepting the Passmores' Challenge, I graduated and applied for a graduate job with Intercontinental Hotel Group. I successfully passed the intense interviews, due to the training that Passmores' gave me. I am now a Corporate Management Trainee. I am currently posted at Alice Springs Crowne Plaza...After this year I will be posted at either Holiday Inn Orlando, Disney World or Crowne Plaza New Zealand. Thank you all very much for words of advice and your contribution to my career.";
Craig
"I just wanted to say thank you for helping me to get where I am now. I don't only have a job, but a career....my boss was so impressed with me in the first week, my promotion was moved from 12 months to 8 months maximum. My boss has mentioned that he can notice the type of people that Passmores' produce—people who are work-ready, qualified and have a good work ethic (his words, not mine).";
Tara
"Hi everyone at Passmores'....I am still in the United Kingdom. I am working at the moment in a hotel just out of Cambridge....it is really great!";
Rebecca
"As I was finishing Passmores' Warner Brothers Movie World offered me a job as a 'Presenter'... I then started working as a production assistant and training as a sound recordist...Now I have worked for the ABC in Australian, American, New Zealand, German, Italian, Japanese and Turkish television stations... I would also like to share with you the fact that Passmores' did a lot more than help me find a job. While I was at Passmores' I found out that I suffer from dyslexia... The staff at Passmores' noticed a problem within a couple of weeks that my teachers at school never identified. My self-esteem and confidence grew rapidly... Being a student at Passmores' College of Business genuinely changed my life forever.";
Tamara
"Since completing Diplomas at Passmores' I have designed and implemented marketing communications for some of Australia's leading events, such as the Domestic Tourism Education at Conrad Jupiter's. I have also had the pleasure of working for three Lord Mayors, at Australia's most high profile local government, The City of Sydney. I am currently a Marketing Manager for Sydney Business Association and using my marketing skills to focus on international trade with Korea.";
Benjamin
"I joined Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism in March this year... I was offered a position on the Production Team to get the new Visitors Guide and Wedding Guide underway... I would like to thank you for helping me to obtain this position in the Tourism Industry. I love what I am doing at the moment and I don't think I could have been here without your support.”;
Laura
"I have to say that my ability to organise the schooling, prepare for the days ahead and manage the classroom all come from the basic skills taught by Passmores'...It is very important in my job that I can communicate and cooperate with my bosses... communication and the ability to work in harmony with others is something else I drew from my time at Passmores'.";
Jessica
"Just letting you know I have the job! I am now a property officer at Ray White... I received the job on the day of the graduation ball and started the following Monday... Thanks for a great year.”;
Louise
"Passmores' has opened up doors for me that I never thought possible.";
Kate
"My Passmores' experience was one of the most rewarding, challenging yet memorable years of my life.”;
Melanie
"I feel like a very organised person and realise I can achieve anything thanks to my time at Passmores'.”;
Catherine
"Passmores' has given me the skills to be above the rest when in the work environment.";
Kendall
"The year at Passmores' was a great & changing time in my life.";
Stephen
"I am grateful for the knowledge that I acquired while I was studying at Passmores'. I am sure you will be pleased to know that I am now securely in the position of Office Manager.'';
Katrina
"I completed my Diploma with Passmores’ in 2000 and since then I have been busy and happily working full-time for the last 6 years in NSW Health Administration thanks to Passmores’.";
Kelly
"I owe a lot of my success to my time at Passmores’. It still surprises me how much impact my awards from that year has on potential employers—I have not applied for a single job since leaving Passmores' that I have not at the very least had an interview for. At Passmores' I discovered how much I could achieve.'';
Kylee
"Passmores' has a very supportive, highly professional teaching staff and most interesting lectures and classes.";
Natalia
"The Passmores' standards have helped me understand the professional standards needed to succeed in the workplace.'';
Nathan
"This is a great college for the purpose of getting on track with a career path quickly and effectively.''
Kate
"I recently came across the Passmores' College website and was pleasantly reminded of what a great school I had attended. I travelled from America looking for a new adventure and to attend college. I came away from Passmores' with an excellent education and the confidence to achieve my goals. I now manage a 265 unit apartment complex with over 500 residents in Portland, Oregon, USA. I love my job and I have Passmores' to thank!"
Heidi
"So I am into my seventh week of Property Management at Tony Cant Real Estate and it is going really well. The team out here is really supportive and easy to get along with and I am using my teamwork skills from Passmores' in my department.
To the very helpful Passmores' staff, thankyou for all your help last year, it has really put me where I wanted to be and I could not have done it without the help I received."
Adam
Anonymous Graduates:
"The college has taught me a lot and I feel confident to get a job.''
"I think the college is excellent and I feel ready for the workforce."
"I have enjoyed my time at Passmores' and learnt new skills."
"I am glad I have had the Passmores' experience."
University Pathways:
"I successfully completed a Diploma in Marketing Management and an Office Administration Diploma through Passmores' and became eligible to receive 40 units of unspecified credit towards my degree at University.'';
Nathan
''I just wanted to thank all of you for everything that you had taught me in the year I was at Passmores’, you sure put me where I want to be. Not only in teaching me skills, but helping me to mature as a person…I have also been accepted into the University to study for a Bachelor of Teaching.'';
Melissa (Only Completed Yr 10 and then attended Passmores’)
"With my Passmores' College qualifications I not only got a career in management but after five years I have also been accepted into a Masters Degree at University. All this was achieved without an Undergraduate Degree. Thank you Passmores’ College for putting me on the path to SUCCESS!";
Cristen
''After graduating from Passmores’ I was granted 40 credit points which equals one semester with the school of Business & Management at University.'';
Connie
''I am nearly finished my first year of Primary Teaching which is exciting… After I graduated from Passmores’ the University calculated an average of my college results and added them towards my original UAI… With this new UAI, I was able to safely reach the desired mark to get into teaching.'';
Jessica
''After studying at Passmores’ my qualifications got me accepted into a Finance Degree at the University of Canberra'';
Isaac
"Hi Mr Passmore...Thank you so much for your help again in regards to my application to university. I was accepted to both Southern Cross and Charles Sturt. I am currently studying with Southern Cross and I am loving it.'';
Shellie (Only Completed Yr 10 & then attended Passmores')
I am now working at City of Ryde Council as an Executive Assistant to the group manager of Community Life.It's great. I have enrolled to attend university (UNE) next year to study Business,majoring in HR,and have received one year off my degree because of my studies at Passmores'. I am very pleased. Thanks Passmores!
Jemma
Employers:
"We have never had a Passmores' graduate who has not excelled at every level and they have always displayed maturity beyond their years and a genuine and friendly work ethic. It is not only the skills that Passmores' imparts on its students but also the overall package of presentation, poise and positive attitude that makes a prospective employer's task of recruitment so much easier. Having just employed two additional Passmores' graduates, I am more than delighted in recommending the courses offered at Passmores’ Business College based over and over again on the very high quality of its graduates.";
MRM Solicitors
"All of us at MAP Marketing are extremely pleased with the professionalism and initiative showed by all Passmores' students.";
MAP Marketing
"I am writing to let you know we have just employed one of your students...who in her interview presented herself in a confident and clear manner and her interview score was well clear of her rivals. Presentation of herself both in verbal and appearance was something special... Thank you for what you offer young people. This is the second time I have been involved in the outcomes of your tutoring both with wonderful results.'';
Upper Hunter Drug & Alcohol Services Inc. (Hunter Area Health funded)
"I found your student enthusiastic, practical and punctual. I valued her fresh energetic outlook and much of what was achieved was a direct result of her attitude. I can only congratulate you on producing such students and thank you for letting us play a part in their development.'';
The Grace Hotel Sydney
"Thank you for your assistance with selecting three young ladies from your college to come to us for an interview. The standard of dress and personal presentation of all three ladies was excellent. We have offered the position to Lisa who will start with us next Friday.'';
L J Hooker
"I wish to thank you for your assistance with advertising this role to your students and commend you on the preparedness of each of those interviewed. Each of your students showed maturity and efficiency and any one of them could have fulfilled the role. I congratulate you on your program.'';
Peabody Coaltrade
"We have employed two Passmores' graduates in the past two years and have found them to be efficient, professional, well-presented and hard-working. I want to thank Passmores' Business & Management College as your graduates have truly become an asset to our organisation.'';
Lawler Partners (Chartered Accountants)
"I would like to congratulate Passmores' on the high standard of applicants that we interviewed. I am sure that each girl would have been able to fulfil the role effectively as their level of skills and presentation was excellent.''
Energy Coal Marketing
Parents of students:
"We are both very happy to see our daughter having a very enjoyable time, coping with her studies and embracing the opportunities given her. Our thanks to you and your staff for a caring, fun place of learning.";
May Phillips
"Our son was confused by his career options, he was not sure what he wanted to do. He attended a career guidance interview at Passmores' and decided he wanted to get into Real Estate. After doing the dual diploma at the college he was employed as a sales agent before he even graduated. Thanks to Passmores' College and their staff I have been able to watch my son succeed.";
Michael Cable
"Over the past ten years three of our five children have attended Passmores'...My wife and I have found the college professional in every respect. They expect a lot from their students and tuition received is of such a high standard that many companies recognise this and snap up students immediately after the completion of their course. Also we were so pleased that the College promoted time tested values which, if a person would adhere to, lead to success and happiness. My wife and I have no hesitation in recommending Passmores' College to any young person who is willing to work and to any parent who desires the best for their children.";
Bob Turner
"I would like to personally thank Passmores' for the positive impact that the college has had on the life of my daughter. I have never seen her work as hard nor been as focused on her goals than this year."
Anonymous Parent
"Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to each of the teachers for their patience and assistance during this year and a special thanks to Mr Passmore for all of his guidance"
Mother of a student
"We'll put you where you want to be in just one year!"