Students

Develop the skills you'll need for a successful career. By learning SolidWorks®, you'll gain vital mechanical CAD, design validation, and data management skills that today’s employers demand.
Stand out in your studies
Whether you're in middle school, high school, vo-tech school, or college, SolidWorks can give you an edge in such programs and classes as:
| Pre-engineering | Machine Shop |
| Technical Education | Precision Engineering |
| Technological University | Technical Drawing |
| Physics | Technical Illustration |
| Mathematics | Technical Documentation |
| Engineering |
Click on the links below to learn how SolidWorks can help you prepare for a rewarding engineering career:
SolidWorks Student Edition Software
With SolidWorks® skills, you’ll have a clear advantage in the engineering or industrial design job markets. The easy-to-use SolidWorks Student Edition lets you sharpen your skills outside the classroom as you learn to design better products.
Certified SolidWorks Associate Program
As a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), you'll stand out from the crowd in today’s competitive job market. CSWA certification is proof of your SolidWorks expertise and skills.
Contests and Sponsorships
Employers are looking to hire designers with SolidWorks® skills. They also want engineers who can think creatively, collaborate easily, solve problems fast, and respond quickly to changes.
Robotics
Robotics is challenging, exciting, and fun! Participating in a student robotics team can help you develop the real-life skills you'll need as a professional engineer: collaboration, teamwork and innovative problem-solving using limited time and resources.

