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April 9, 2009

Autodesk Assistance Program Offers Help to Displaced Workers

Note: This message was emailed to AU Online members today.


In these uncertain economic times, many companies have had to let good people go. If you were one of them, you might be wondering how to advance your career in this challenging global job market.

Invest in Yourself
To get ahead in the workplace, you need to invest in yourself by increasing your knowledge and expanding your skills. And the good news is that Autodesk can help you get back in the game. With the Autodesk Assistance Program, you can take action today to gain a competitive advantage in your field. The program offers:

  • Free* Software License: Any 13-month term student license of AutoCAD®, Revit® Architecture, Autodesk® Inventor® Professional, and/or AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software (download only).
  • Free Online Training: On-demand training available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week provided by vBooks - powered by Retrieve Technologies, Inc. (Internet access is required.)
  • Reduced Cost Classroom Training: Many Autodesk Authorized Value Added Resellers and Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC®) partners are offering classroom training at their training facilities for free or for a significantly reduced fee (offerings will vary; please check with your local ATC to get details).
  • Certification: Certification preparation and exams available at discounted rates through Autodesk Authorized Certification Center (offerings will vary; please check with your local ATC to get details).

Seize the opportunity now. Don't just survive—thrive!

Sign up today for the Autodesk Assistance Program to access software, training, and certification.

PS.  Don't forget all the great resources available free on AU Online: access to hundreds of classes from past AU events, networking with other professionals, and more.  Make plans now to be part of AU 2009 Las Vegas , where the classes, labs, and interaction with industry experts will prepare you for certification exams available there, and help you get ahead in the workplace.

*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies the software.