Autodesk commits $350 million to prepare the next generation for the AI jobs that design and make the physical world.
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Autodesk commits $350 million to prepare the next generation for the AI jobs that design and make the physical world. 22 JUN 2026 New research finds AI is increasing demand for the people who design, build, manufacture, and create the physical world - and inspiring more young people to pursue those careers. Autodesk's three-year commitment will give 60 million more students and educators free access to Autodesk's professional tools, train nearly one million in AI-powered workflows, and help more than 200,000 people earn industry-recognized certifications. SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - As the Class of 2026 enters one of the toughest job markets for new graduates in years,* new research from Autodesk points to an unexpected shift: AI is pulling the next generation toward hands-on, physical-world work. To help prepare students and today's workforce for these opportunities, Autodesk has made a $350 million commitment over the next three years to provide free technology access, training, and certifications for the AI-powered jobs that design and make the physical world: the architects, engineers, construction professionals, product designers, manufacturing professionals, creatives, and skilled tradespeople with technical expertise behind everything that's built. These industries employ nearly 300 million professionals** worldwide and are projected to represent...
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That work extends globally, including in India, one of the world's largest talent markets, where Autodesk is helping bring these digital skills to more than 14,500 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and 33 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), while partnering with employers like NAMTECH and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel on curriculum, faculty training, and certification pathways aligned to India's industry needs.
