{"id":20394,"date":"2025-11-08T10:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=20394"},"modified":"2025-11-08T10:28:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:28:50","slug":"veterans-day-2025-solidworks-software-and-training-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2025\/11\/veterans-day-2025-solidworks-software-and-training-programs.html","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Day 2025 \u2013 SOLIDWORKS Software and Training Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/product\/students\/solidworks-student-edition-veterans\">SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program<\/a> (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans.\u00a0 We also support Veterans in our SOLIDWORKS for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/solution\/3dexperience-works-startup-program\">Start-up program<\/a> and manufacturing training organizations like <a href=\"https:\/\/wfw.org\/\">Workshop for Warriors<\/a>.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/my.solidworks.com\/#General\">MySolidWorks<\/a> provides free online training to Veterans.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/MakeByMe\"> MakebyMe<\/a> is a free DIY software application for wood working.\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/product\/students\/solidworks-student-edition-veterans\">SOLIDWORKS User Group Community<\/a> is a great place for Veterans to learn more about SOLIDWORKS programs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/product\/students\/solidworks-student-edition-veterans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-20395\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Student-Edition-for-Veterans-615x245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Student-Edition-for-Veterans-615x245.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Student-Edition-for-Veterans-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Student-Edition-for-Veterans-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Student-Edition-for-Veterans-1536x611.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Student-Edition-for-Veterans-728x289.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Student-Edition-for-Veterans.jpg 1607w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLIDWORKS MILITARY VETERANS Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SOLIDWORKS is a proud supporter of our active military and veterans, and thank them for their service. We are pleased to offer the SOLIDWORKS Student Edition at a discounted rate to military actively serving in the US or Canada and\/or veterans. Veterans can receive a copy of the<a href=\"https:\/\/veteran-store.solidworks.com\/veteran\/default.php\"> SOLIDWORKS Student Edition<\/a> for $20.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-20396\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/solidworks-3d-cad-everything-need-615x346.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/solidworks-3d-cad-everything-need-615x346.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/solidworks-3d-cad-everything-need-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/solidworks-3d-cad-everything-need-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/solidworks-3d-cad-everything-need.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The SOLIDWORKS Student Edition, 12 month license,\u00a0 includes the following features to enhance your designing and learning experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Premium (3D CAD software)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium\u00a0 (FEA tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation (CFD tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Motion (Kinematics analysis)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium(Part and mold filling analysis)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Sustainability (Environmental impact tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional (Electrical systems design tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional (Integrate design and manufacturing processes)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (Define, organize, and publish 3D PMI)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Composer (Technical documentation tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional (Develop rich, photo quality content)<\/li>\n<li>MySolidWorks for Students (Your connection to everything SOLIDWORKS)<\/li>\n<li>eDrawings<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Professional (Viewing and publishing application)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/my.solidworks.com\/#General\">MySolidWorks<\/a> training, you get hours of free online learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if you are deployed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can help you too.<\/p>\n<p>In 2009, a young Veteran came to us and asked for a copy of SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5065\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Flag-Flown-for-SolidWorks-300x224.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Flag-Flown-for-SolidWorks-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Flag-Flown-for-SolidWorks-615x460.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Flag-Flown-for-SolidWorks-120x89.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Flag-Flown-for-SolidWorks.jpg 634w\" alt=\"Flag Flown for SolidWorks\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He wanted to keep his skills up for his employer during deployment. Months later, we received a flag flown for SOLIDWORKS. \u00a0We have received many thank you cards and plaques of the years from students \u2013 but this was an honor I never expected.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start-up Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a Veteran wanting to start your own company to design and manufacture a physical product? Our Start-up Program &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/solution\/3dexperience-works-startup-program\">www.solidworks.com\/startups<\/a> helps Veteran start up&#8217;s get software and support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups Program\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7JFW5CfTYjA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop for Warriors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve had the pleasure of supporting Workshop for Warriors, which helps to train, certify and place veterans, wounded warriors, and transitioning service members into advanced manufacturing careers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Born to Design: Workshops For Warriors - The Future of U.S. Manufacturing - SOLIDWORKS\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ONNw00asp7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of my <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2015\/11\/supporting-veterans-day-with-the-best-job-skills-at-workshop-for-warriors.html\">best career experiences<\/a> was visiting Workshop for Warriors in San Diego.\u00a0 They provide our SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams to their students for an industry standard credential.\u00a0 Along with certifications in manufacturing, Haas CNC, and welding, Workshop for Warriors has 100% job placement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16578\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1-615x411.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1-615x411.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MakeByMe Software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/makebyme\/<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16589\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1-436x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1-436x615.jpg 436w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1.jpg 504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you a Veteran that likes DIY projects or working with wood?\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/makebyme\/\">MakeByMe<\/a> is free software to help you design, assembly and create a bill of material cut list to bring to Home Depot or your favorite lumber store.\u00a0 From standard wood sizes, MakeByMe even works on a smart phone.\u00a0 Try this <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2022\/11\/diy-birdhouse-furniture-with-makebyme-and-homebyme.html\">Birdhouse<\/a> project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We also invite Veterans to reach out to SOLIDWORKS users at a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swugn.org\/\">SOLIDWORKS User Group<\/a> meeting in your area or join our<a href=\"https:\/\/forum.solidworks.com\/?_gl=1*1mkd63w*_ga*MTEwNjIwMjExLjE2OTQxMDc0NjY.*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTY5OTU1OTQyMy44Ny4xLjE2OTk1NjE1NjkuNjAuMC4w#_ga=2.93565533.1551269689.1699461895-110620211.1694107466\"> SOLIDWORKS User Forum<\/a> on line.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Veterans.\u00a0 Thank you for your service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Design well.\u00a0 Marie<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans.\u00a0 We also support Veterans in our SOLIDWORKS for Start-up program and manufacturing training organizations like Workshop for Warriors.\u00a0 MySolidWorks provides free online training to<\/p>\n... <a 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