# Solutions for Educators ![MARKETSEGMENT-EDUCATORS-hero-academic-students-teachers-001.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2017-11/MARKETSEGMENT-EDUCATORS-hero-academic-students-teachers-001.jpg.webp) In today’s competitive job market, your students need every advantage they can get. With SOLIDWORKS®, they can learn the universal design and engineering skills they need to build rewarding careers. - [How to Buy](/contact-academic-sales) - [SOLIDWORKS Education: Fundamentals 2 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWgVbUZVf3A) Learn more about What’s new in SOLIDWORKS Education![Learn more](/product/solidworks-education-whats-new) ### Why Teach SOLIDWORKS? 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