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.
Contests & 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.
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.
