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Monday March 25, 8:21 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks
Launches First CAD Retraining Program to Help Displaced Engineers Worldwide
Find New Jobs
SolidWorks
Retraining Program offers unemployed engineers access to SolidWorks software,
the industry's most-popular 3D CAD technology
CONCORD,
Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 2002-- SolidWorks Corporation today unveiled
the SolidWorks Retraining Program, which is the first computer-aided design
(CAD) industry program to give unemployed design engineers around the world a
fresh start. The program provides displaced engineers and designers with
previous CAD experience a free 6-month license of SolidWorks® software to
hone their skills.
SolidWorks and its
participating value-added resellers (VARs) will prepare unemployed engineers
for new jobs by giving them SolidWorks software experience, the most-requested
3D CAD skill on the world's largest employment Web site, Monster.com.
SolidWorks has consistently ranked as the 3D CAD technology experience that
employers seek most in job postings on the Web site.
``This is an
excellent opportunity for SolidWorks and its reseller channel to provide
engineers with the time, resources, and state-of-the-art skills that will help
them re-enter the job market,'' said David Darbyshire, vice president of
Microsolid Solutions, a SolidWorks reseller. ``SolidWorks has set the standard
for mainstream 3D CAD technology that shortens design time and the time it
takes to get products to market. Being proficient in SolidWorks gives job
applicants a leg up in their searches because those are the skills employers
are looking for.''
SolidWorks will
respond to the demand for skilled, SolidWorks-trained engineers by working with
its resellers and educational institutions to provide unemployed designers with
access to training and certification testing on using SolidWorks.
``3D CAD skills are
driving the engineering market,'' said Salvador Zamora, senior mechanical
designer at medical devices manufacturer, Mission Medical, Inc. ``Becoming a
Certified SolidWorks Professional made the difference in my career. The
training I received gave me the skills that my employers sought, which gave me
an advantage over other job applicants.''
SolidWorks will work
with unemployment agencies, VARs, and educational institutions to identify
displaced engineers interested in taking advantage of the program. Engineers
and designers with previous CAD experience who want to learn SolidWorks must
fill out an application to determine eligibility. The application is available
upon request from SolidWorks at retraining@....
SolidWorks will provide qualified applicants with a free 6-month license of
SolidWorks software, providing the time to practice product design and develop
the expertise to become a competitive candidate in the job market. After
becoming proficient in SolidWorks software, engineers will have the opportunity
to become Certified SolidWorks Professionals, ensuring potential employers that
they are fully qualified to use SolidWorks software in their professional
careers.
``The economy has
changed the entire job market, including the design engineering industry,''
said John McEleney, CEO of SolidWorks. ``As the leader in mainstream solid
modeling, we have devoted ourselves to consistently meeting customer needs. But
we also have an obligation to help the community at large. We're committed to
giving displaced engineers the training and the software they need to acquire
the skills that will help them compete in a tough job market and help rebuild a
thriving economy.''
For more information
about the program send email to retraining@....
The SolidWorks Retraining Program expires December 31, 2002.
About SolidWorks
Corporation
SolidWorks
Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065,
DSY.PA) company, develops and markets mechanical design software solutions.
Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone
in product development. In six years of shipping product, SolidWorks has
shipped more than 175,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has
offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products
through a worldwide network of resellers. For the latest news, information, or
a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000
(outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).
SolidWorks is a
registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brand and product names
are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2002 SolidWorks
Corporation.
Contact:
Laura Kozikowski SolidWorks Corporation 978-371-5077 laurak@... or Darby Johnson Beaupre & Co. Public Relations, Inc. 603-559-5809 djohnson@...
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