Dassault Systèmes Empowers Students with SOLIDWORKS SkillForce

Dassault Systèmes, a global leader in 3D design software and 3D Digital Mock Up, has launched SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, a global initiative aimed at empowering students in work-based learning. The initiative provides licenses of its SOLIDWORKS applications to students participating in internships, enabling them to gain real-world work experience and develop their skills in design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Through SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, Dassault Systèmes will provide SOLIDWORKS licenses to students who have earned their Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification and are participating in a 3-6-month internship or co-op program. This ensures that students have access to the applications for the duration of their work-based learning experiences, allowing them to apply their verified skills directly in professional environments. By providing software licenses directly to student interns, the initiative supports the companies hosting them by removing barriers to software access and fostering a more efficient and productive internship experience.

As technologies reshape the way the world works and jobs continue to transform, students can train for and achieve their CSWA certification, bring their own SOLIDWORKS license into their internships, and build industry experience that enhances their career prospects. Businesses can benefit from interns who have this certification and access, and bring a higher skill level and greater productivity.

The initiative also aims to reduce the engineering talent gap by ensuring that students gain hands-on experience with the AI-powered virtual twin technologies used by millions across industry, while encouraging others to pursue CSWA certification as a professional credential. "We are committed to nurturing the workforce of the future by equipping our student community with the skills they need to build a strong career path and succeed professionally," said Gian Paolo Bassi, Senior Vice President, Customer Role Experience, Dassault Systèmes. "SOLIDWORKS SkillForce bridges the gap between education and industry by ensuring that student interns and co-op participants can use SOLIDWORKS applications on real projects, in real companies, and make real impact."

Dassault Systèmes announced SOLIDWORKS SkillForce today at 3DEXPERIENCE World, its annual event for the SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform user communities. Students attending the event can connect with industry leaders in design, engineering, and manufacturing, and visit the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu zone in the 3DEXPERIENCE playground to discover applications, demos, and career advice. The SOLIDWORKS SkillForce initiative will officially launch on April 15.

In conclusion, Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS SkillForce initiative addresses the engineering talent gap by providing students with access to AI-powered virtual twin technologies and encouraging them to pursue CSWA certification. By offering software licenses directly to student interns, the initiative supports companies hosting them by removing barriers to software access and fostering a more efficient and productive internship experience. The focus on AI-powered virtual twin technologies helps bridge the gap between education and industry, empowering the next generation of engineers and designers with practical experience, a professional portfolio, collaborative skills, and a competitive edge in the job market.