# Career-Focused Tech Platforms Steve Wozniak is Launching an Education Platform Called 'Woz U' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woz-u References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/396372/Apple-Co-Founder-Steve-Wozniak-Launches-An-Online-Tech-Education-Platform/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/woz-u/id1247575927) [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-business-connect) co-founder Steve Wozniak is launching a new project called 'Woz U,' which takes the form of a [technology education platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginary-hub) that promotes skills and careers related to various technology fields. Woz U serves as an informative platform for K-12 students who are interested in exploring their options when it comes to jobs in software development, computer support, data science, the creation of mobile applications and cybersecurity. As Wozniak himself puts it: "Our goal is to educate and train people in employable digital skills without putting them into years of debt." Woz U is now available as a free app that offers a variety of introductory courses for those who are interested in enrolling and expanding skills that are valuable to variety of [STEAM careers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-es-steam). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Technology Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing online education platforms that provide accessible and affordable technology education. - **Career Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive platforms that help students explore various technology-related career paths and match their skills to in-demand jobs. - **Skills Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing personalized learning platforms that offer specialized training in software development, computer support, data science, mobile app creation, and cybersecurity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Edtech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology into traditional education systems to enhance learning experiences and provide students with relevant, future-ready skills. - **Online Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building scalable online learning platforms that cater to diverse learners and offer skill-building opportunities in technology-related fields. - **Career Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative career services platforms that connect job seekers with employers in the technology industry and provide personalized career guidance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-learning.md) - [Student-Specific Real-World Freelance Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podium-education.md) - [Student-Targeted Tech Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jump-start-your-career.md) - [AI Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upskill.md) - [Unique Coding Assistance Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-assistance.md) - [Educational Freelancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-learning-platform.md) - [Customizable Edtech Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edtech-platform.md) - [Hands-On Computer Science Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-computer-science-ai.md) - [Self-Repair Tech Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrepair-tech-platform.md)