Launching Singapore’s First SOLIDWORKS SkillForce Program
On March 13, 2026, we marked a meaningful milestone for engineering education and industry collaboration in Singapore.
A Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) was signed to launch the SOLIDWORKS SkillForce program at Singapore Polytechnic (SP) – a global initiative and the first of its kind in Singapore. As part of this, SP has also achieved SOLIDWORKS Authorized Training Centre (SATC) status, a key requirement for joining the program.
The MoC was signed between three key players:
- Singapore Polytechnic (SP) – Singapore’s first and largest polytechnic, developing future-ready engineers and industry talent
- Dassault Systèmes (DS) – the force behind SOLIDWORKS SkillForce initiative
- CADVision Systems (CVS) – your trusted SOLIDWORKS partner and Education Reseller
The People Behind the Milestone – from left to right:
SP, Duncan Sih – Director, School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
SP, Toh Ser Khoon – Senior Director, Engineering Cluster
DS, William Lee – Sales Director, AP South Customer Role Experience
DS, Sharon Toh – Vice President, AP South Value Wide & Business Streams
CVS, Wong Keat Tze – Executive Director
CVS, Adrian Khor – CEO
SOLIDWORKS SkillForce: Bridging Academia and Industry
At the core of this three-way collaboration, SOLIDWORKS SkillForce is designed to enhance internship programs and student experiences.
For Academic Institutions
- Expand connections with industry partners to improve internship placements
- Leverage SATC status to deliver full, industry-recognized SOLIDWORKS training
- Enable students to use commercial SOLIDWORKS premium licenses for real-world engineering tasks during internships
For Industry Partners
- Connect with participating academic institutions to easily identify eligible student interns
- Access interns’ commercial SOLIDWORKS premium licenses during their placement
SOLIDWORKS SkillForce helps educators, students, and companies overcome common internship challenges by providing practical tools, real-world experience, and stronger industry engagement. Together, Dassault Systèmes and CADVision Systems play a key role in facilitating the program by providing commercial licenses, training resources, and ongoing support to ensure students and partners get the most out of the experience.
SP-AMLJ Industry Visit: Setting the Stage for the MoC Signing
The MoC signing took place during the Advanced Manufacturing Learning Journey (SP-AMLJ) Industry Visit at Singapore Polytechnic, and was witnessed by SPETA (Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association) and SiTA (Smart i4.0 Transformation Alliance), highlighting strong support from the wider industry ecosystem.
We also extend our appreciation to SiTA for providing the SP-AMLJ platform to host this signing, and for bringing together industry partners to drive greater awareness of the SOLIDWORKS SkillForce program.
Jointly organised by SP and SiTA, the monthly SP-AMLJ initiative is a guided tour that brings industry professionals on campus to experience smart manufacturing, automation, and AI-driven applications – featuring real, functioning machines in a mock shopfloor environment for a highly immersive and engaging learning experience.
What SOLIDWORKS SkillForce Means for You
If you’re part of the engineering or manufacturing industry, or from an institute of higher learning, this is your opportunity to get involved early to contribute to shaping the next generation of engineers.
Ready to explore how SOLIDWORKS SkillForce can benefit your organisation? Read more on SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, and register your interest here: cadvision-systems.com/solidworks-skillforce-program/
