Stronger systems start with skilled people.
Hands on learning in cloud, security, governance and AI, built with universities, employers and communities.
Why it matters
Health systems are asking more of fewer people.
in federal rural health transformation awards reach all 50 states. New York State’s $212M first year plan names workforce and cybersecurity among its aims.
in New York State must now name a chief information security officer.
in New York State reports nurse shortages. Clinics still lack primary care physicians.
The skills security teams need most
Share of security professionals naming each need
Our model
Learners work on real problems. Partners get the work and the talent.
- UniversitiesHost a cohortExperiential learning for graduate and undergraduate students on real projects.
- Health systems and employersShare a projectCloud, security and AI work delivered, and a pipeline of job ready talent.
- CommunitiesLearn AI for freePractical AI skills for any background through the SozoRock AI Lab.
Results
Two universities. Two countries. One model.
- 11
graduate learners at Capella University, which retains academic oversight and grading.
- 1
undergraduate in work integrated learning with Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada, building a security framework for community health sites.
- 2 countries
One model that works across institutions, systems and borders.
Skills in practice
What learners actually do.
- Cloud computingBuild and run services on AWS.
- Cloud securityFind risks, rate them, fix what matters first.
- Identity and accessWho can reach what, and why.
- Governance, risk and complianceControls mapped and shown to work.
Designed, mentored and evaluated by Dr. Oluwabiyi Adeyemo, Director of Strategic Initiatives.
SozoRock AI Lab: practical AI skills for everyone.
Free. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, Albany, New York State.
Partner with us
Host a cohort, share a project or build your team.
Tell us what you would like to build. We will come back with a scope and timeline.