About CAD Missions
CAD Missions is a hands-on, project-based course series that teaches how to design and engineer in 3D using Onshape, a powerful, industry-grade CAD software. Designed for alllearners ages 10+, our courses guide students through a mission-driven journey from beginner to advanced skills, one project at a time.
CAD Missions were designed for use in an informal classroom setting with kids ages 7-17 with all different educational backgrounds, skill levels, and learning styles. We know that one-size-fits-all teaching never works. The need to create a program suited for everyone forced us to rethink current education protocols and invent a style that anyone can do AND enjoy!
Join NowWhy CAD?
In a world shaped by design and technology, we want young people to become creators, not just consumers. CAD Missions equips students with the tools to:
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Visualize and prototype ideas
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Understand mechanical design
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Solve complex problems creatively
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Prepare for careers in engineering, design, and manufacturing
Learn by Doing
At CAD Missions, we believe the best way to learn is by doing it yourself and figuring it out. Each mission is a self-contained challenge that introduces a new tool or feature, gradually building up your skills and knowledge. By troubleshooting and solving the design yourself, the skills you gain will stick better!
Why Onshape?
We use Onshape because it’s cloud-based, used by professionals, and free for education. Students can work from almost any device with a browser. Go to www.onshape.com for more information.
Meet the Team
CAD Missions are the result of three years of dedicated development and testing with hundreds of students aged 7 to 17. Our goal was clear: create an engaging learning experience that sparks curiosity, fosters innovation, and makes mastering CAD genuinely fun.
Our missions uniquely blend interactive group activities with self-directed, self-paced learning. This flexible approach not only inspires students but also reduces educator prep-time and maximizes value for every participant.
We loved the impact it had on our own students so much, we couldn’t wait to share it with the world. We hope you enjoy the journey as much as we have!
You have the ability to design anything you can think of.
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