VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Mar 3, 2025 – Dassault Systèmes has announced the launch of SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, its new global initiative to provide licenses of its SOLIDWORKS applications to students participating in internships to gain real-world work experience. SOLIDWORKS SkillForce will enhance the capabilities of students, companies, and the industry by training the upcoming workforce with design, engineering, and manufacturing skills required to thrive in the generative economy.
Through SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, Dassault Systèmes will provide SOLIDWORKS licenses to students who have earned their Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification and are participating in a 3–6-month internship or co-op program. This ensures that students have access to the applications for the duration of their work-based learning experiences, allowing them to apply their verified skills directly in professional environments. By providing software licenses to student interns, the initiative supports the companies hosting them by removing barriers to software access and fostering an efficient and productive internship experience.
As technology reshapes the way the world works and jobs continue to evolve, students can prepare for and achieve their CSWA certification, bring their own SOLIDWORKS license during internships, and gain industry experience that enhances their career prospects. Businesses can benefit from interns with this certification and access, resulting in a higher skill level and increased productivity.
The program also seeks to bridge the engineering talent gap by providing students with practical experience in AI-driven virtual twin technologies utilized by numerous industries while motivating others to obtain CSWA certification as a professional qualification.
“We are committed to nurturing the workforce of the future by equipping our student community with the skills they need to build a strong career path and succeed professionally,” said Gian Paolo Bassi, senior vice president, customer role experience, Dassault Systèmes. “SOLIDWORKS SkillForce bridges the gap between education and industry by ensuring that student interns and co-op participants can use SOLIDWORKS applications on real projects, in real companies, and make real impact.”
Dassault Systèmes announced SOLIDWORKS SkillForce at 3DEXPERIENCE World, its annual event for the SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform user communities. Students attending the event can connect with industry leaders in design, engineering, and manufacturing and visit the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu zone in the 3DEXPERIENCE playground to discover applications, demos, and career advice. The SOLIDWORKS SkillForce initiative will officially launch on April 15.
Source: Dassault Systèmes
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes SE, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, is a leading multinational software corporation specializing in 3D design, digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients, and citizens. It offers a comprehensive suite of software applications, including CATIA for product design, SOLIDWORKS for 3D mechanical design, DELMIA for manufacturing operations, and SIMULIA for realistic simulation. The tools serve a wide range of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, industrial equipment, life sciences, and high-tech. As of 2023, Dassault Systèmes employs approximately 23,811 individuals across 194 global offices. In 2023, the company reported revenues of €5.67 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the software industry. As of 2024, Dassault Systèmes serves over 350,000 enterprise customers across more than 150 countries.