Avanza Training Academy was alive with excitement on Friday, 24th October as they proudly celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025.

Graduates from a wide range of programmes, including the Diploma in Sports Management, Diploma in Business & Management, Diploma in Hospitality Management, Undergraduate Diploma in Early Years Centre Management and a Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Early Years Development, Education & Care, received their awards to enthusiastic applause and a shared sense of pride.

The ceremony opened with a warm welcome from Dr Claudette Azzopardi, who set the tone for the evening with her heartfelt remarks. She commended the graduates for their perseverance and dedication, while expressing appreciation for the families, lecturers, and staff who supported them throughout their journey.

Delivering his first graduation address at Avanza, Aaron Micallef Piccione, Director of Education, Studies, and Development, expressed both gratitude and optimism for the future. “It is an absolute privilege to celebrate the success of our students,” he said. “I am inspired by your achievements and look forward to expanding Avanza, creating even more opportunities for students to grow academically and professionally.”

The ceremony also featured a special address by Her Excellency Dr Helena Dalli, who congratulated the graduates and acknowledged the international students who chose Malta and Avanza for their studies. “In doing so, you have enriched our island and Avanza Academy with your presence,” she remarked. “Malta, a small nation with a big heart, has long been a crossroads of cultures and ideas.” Dr Dalli commended Avanza’s commitment to combining academic excellence with practical experience, noting that its graduates are well prepared not only to enter the workforce but to lead and innovate within it.

“It is an absolute privilege to celebrate the success of our students … I am inspired by your achievements and look forward to expanding Avanza, creating even more opportunities for students to grow academically and professionally.”

Aaron Micallef Piccione, Director of Education, Studies, and Development

Robert Micallef, Head of Academy, reflected on the strong sense of community that defines Avanza. “Your certificate may mark the completion of your awards and diplomas,” he said, “but it also symbolises something far greater, that learning is a lifelong companion. Whether in a classroom, an office, or on a pitch, the most successful people are those who never stop being students of life.”

Representing her fellow graduates, Raiza Agius, who completed her Undergraduate Diploma in Early Years Centre Management, shared her gratitude for the academy’s continuous support and guidance. She described her experience at Avanza as positive, inspiring, and filled with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

As the ceremony drew to a close, the Class of 2025 left not only with certificates in hand but with renewed confidence and ambition. The evening was more than just a formal event; it was a celebration of hard work, perseverance, and community.

With a strong foundation built through education, practical experience, and mentorship, Avanza’s graduates are now ready to take their next steps, prepared to lead, innovate, and continue learning throughout their careers.