Woz is once again the protagonist of a new story. Not only do we see him immersed in one of the latest Vodafone advertisements in Spain, but also has created a start-up to teach technology. And it will do so online and also to adapt to the latest times when people want to be able to study anywhere and adapt their study hours to their needs. This is how it is born What for.
The online method is one of the most being implemented around the world; And it is that learning does not have to be associated with face-to-face classes and have to adapt your life to a specific schedule. Woz U wants to be that learning platform in the technology sector, where to be able to learn 24 hours a day and to be able to do it from the mobile, computer or tablets.
Woz U is focused, for the moment, on the American job market. And it is that Wozniak explains that su start-up was born with the intention of training people in skills in the technology sector that companies are currently suing. Likewise, there would be an agreement with different entities in the country (we do not know if through an internship program) to join their active workforce.
Current training focuses on the development of for mobile devices to report the and computer support. Although it has also been commented that in the future it is intended to expand the educational offer. In 2018, topics such as "mobile application development", "cybersecurity" and "data science" will be added.
Likewise, Woz U doesn't just want to train people from scratch. They also have the "Business" plan. This one would be focused on train and refresh knowledge of workers within the company.
Lastly, Woz U is based in Arizona. Although intends to open 30 more physical centers in the United States and around the world. Although at the moment no specific location has been specified.
A genius? Haha he was like 3 years late