This is odd post, but with the current economic challenges I thought I'd share this with you. Originally posted on the WorldCADaccess blog, it would seem that Autodesk have recognised that these are difficult times for architects and designers. So they have now extended there Autodesk Assist Program to the unemployed. More detail can be found here....
http://students6.autodesk.com/?nd=assistance_home&lbon=1
The following applications are included within the program - Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, Civil 3d and Inventor Professional.If you qualify, you can download and use the software for 13 months, there is also access to online tutorials. Details on whether you qualify can be found on the above link.