autodesk_assistanceThe Autodesk Assistance Program aims to help people who may have been displaced in the recent economic turmoil through free trial licenses (90 day) of their most popular software and free access to training materials.  Enrollment is free and includes:

  • Free Software License: Student licenses of 17 Autodesk® products, including AutoCAD®, Revit® Architecture, Autodesk® Inventor® Professional, and/or AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software.
  • Free Online Training: On-demand training available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with Subscription eLearning, Autodesk University online, and vBooks.
  • Reduced-Cost Classroom Training: Over 70 Autodesk Authorized Value Added Resellers and Autodesk 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 reseller or ATC to get details)
  • Certification: Certification preparation and exams available at discounted rates.

So even if you’re not an unemployed graphic artist, this could be a great chance to get some hands-on with Autodesk Products which are the standard in several fields including architecture, engineering, and design.

via Autodesk Assistance Program.