Challenge

Revamp the college’s engineering design technology curriculum to better prepare students for employment and careers in industry.

Solution

Implement SOLIDWORKS Education Edition software as the foundational design platform for engineering design technology coursework.

Results

Increased graduate employment marketability
Added integrated structural, fluid flow, and kinematics analysis capabilities
Provided students with opportunities for industry-recognized certifications
Gave students more extensive tools for completing capstone design projects

The students took to SOLIDWORKS right away—they soak it up like a sponge—and immediately began creating complex designs using 3D parametric modeling. We’ve always had strong placement numbers because manufacturers have experience with the quality of our graduates. Even though many companies are willing to invest in training for topnotch recruits, our focus on SOLIDWORKS has allowed many of our students to go right into industry and integrate themselves much faster than if they didn’t acquire SOLIDWORKS skills.

Craig A. Miller

Instructor