The scheme is currently available in North America and is due to debut in Europe within four to six months. “The Autodesk Assistance Programme is a fast-tracked way for our customers to improve their productivity and competitiveness during this challenging and volatile time,” he said. “Everyone has been touched by the economic downturn,” said Steve Blum, senior vice-president of Autodesk’s Americas sales. To determine eligibility and learn more about the Autodesk Assistance Program, visit /assistanceprogram.ARCHITECTURE AND engineering software developer Autodesk has announced it will give its computer-aided design (CAD) software free to unemployed professionals as part of a scheme it says will support the industry through tough times.Īutodesk is pitching the deal as a way of helping unemployed design professionals to gain skills that will put them back to work. and certification preparation and exams available at discounted rates through Autodesk Authorized Certification Centers (offerings will vary). Participants also will receive a free 13-month student license of AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Autodesk Inventor Professional, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D software that is available as on-line downloads only free online training 24 hours a day, 7 days a week provided via vBooks and powered by Retrieve Technologies, Inc. Qualified program participants will receive a variety of services and educational tools, including AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD Inventor Professional 2010 training, at a substantial discount.

Displaced or unemployed design and engineering workers can enhance, maintain, and improve their 3D design technology skills to remain competitive and employable during a down economy through Moraine Valley Community Colleges participation in the Autodesk Assistance Program.

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