PROFESSIONAL YEAR PEER GROUP
The Advice Academy is excited to offer a complimentary online Professional Year (PY) Peer Group to assist PY Candidates to connect, grow their skills and feel supported in the lead up and throughout the completion of their Professional Year.
Who is the group for?
Students in relevant degrees wanting to learn more about the Professional Year.
Anyone about to start or currently in their Professional Year.
Experienced professionals wanting to share their insights with future advisers and support them throughout their Professional Year.
Although there is no requirement to join this online PY peer group, the Advice Academy sees it as beneficial as it can help you to:
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Grow your network and connect with others undertaking a Professional Year (or wanting to start a Professional Year)
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Gain insights from experienced professionals
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Share your experience with others about your Professional Year journey
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Create a sense of community and belonging.
How does it work?
The PY Candidate peer group lives inside the FAAA Portal and is completely free for eligible users.
If you are an existing (or previous) FAAA member, then simply log in to the member portal using your 6-digit member number and password, select “Contribute to Groups” from the homepage and start posting.
Non-members will need to undergo a set up a process. See FAQs below for how to request access or alternatively, simply become an FAAA member by clicking here and signing up.
Peer Group FAQs
Do I have to be in a Professional Year (PY) to join this online PY peer group?
No, if you’re wanting to learn more about the Professional Year and just want to get a head start, you’re more than welcome to join. The same applies if you’re an experienced professional and would like to share your insights with the next generation of advisers.
I’m a PY Supervisor can I join this online PY peer group?
Absolutely, as you may be wanting to share your insights with candidates or connect with other PY Supervisors.
I’m not an FAAA member but would like to join this online peer group, am I allowed to join and if so, how can I do so?
Yes, non-members are welcome to join the group. Please either:
- Complete the Contact Us form on this website, ensuring you state you want to join the online PY peer group in your message; OR
- Email us at [email protected] telling us who you are (PY Candidate or an experienced professional) and state you want to join the online PY peer group in your email.
Please allow up to 5 business days for an FAAA staff member to reach out to you with next steps. Alternatively, click here and begin the process of becoming an FAAA member.
Do you have an app I can use to access the platform?
No as the online PY peer group currently lives in the FAAA member portal, however you may reply to comments when you’ve been tagged via your preferred email app on your phone.
Who do I contact if I have questions about this online PY peer group?
You can email us at [email protected] with your question or use the online form on this website.
