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Autodesk is providing engineering graduates with a leg up into the working world of manufacturing through the launch of its First Step in Your Career initiative. Initially launched in Turkey in 2021, this skills training programme is now available in South Africa.

Murat Tzm, Autodesk's head of manufacturing industry EMEA emerging

Murat Tzm: This programme includes soft skill training such as CV preparation and interview techniques as well as hands-on software training. There are also webinars with industry experts (such as Cindy Norcott and Richard Hansen), advice on dos and donts during the job search process, and 1:1 mentorship. The programme is aimed at recent engineering graduates who have not found a job yet. Programme details and eligibility criteria as well as application details can be found at http://www.autodesk.co.za/first-step-in-your-career-program.

Registration for the programme opened last week and will close on 24 June 2022.

Tzm: Youth unemployment is a chronic problem in emerging countries, and yet companies are saying theyre not finding the relevant skills for their open positions. Millions are looking for work, millions are looking for employees but theres a gap between the two. This initiative will help young graduates upskill themselves for what employers are wanting.

Tzm: Communication, collaborative working and adaptive skills.

Tzm: The world is changing rapidly and the manufacturing industry is too. Technology is playing a large role in this industry and as such, female engineers are just as suited to mastering the software as their male counterparts. During our programme, graduates will be exposed to Autodesks next generation CAD, CAM platform, Fusion 360.

Tzm: There are eligibility criteria for the programme. We are looking for engineering graduates who graduated anytime from 2019 to 2022 and have an interest in innovative technology and are ready to close the gap between their skills and their dream job. A design software background is essential for the technical training aspect.

Tzm: We first launched in 2021 in Turkey and 100+ engineering graduates completed the programme. Feedback from participants, project partners and candidates was very encouraging. Some graduates have already been placed in permanent positions. Overall, the graduates felt more confident in tackling their next job interview and Ive no doubt theyre one step closer to landing their dream job.

Tzm: Under Autodesks future of manufacturing vision, we are helping manufacturing companies embrace digital technologies to make better products and generate greater value. Technology has a critical role to play but needs people to ensure success. Todays graduate engineers are crucial for the future of engineering and investing in them is investing in the future. We are working to expand this programme in other emerging countries.

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