Cybersecurity: A career for everyone
Cybersecurity talent can grow from any starting point. Through partnerships with high schools, colleges, and technical programs, we're building education pipelines that open doors for all skill levels. From stay-at-home threat scanners to advanced security architects, these careers offer exciting potential to protect our nation's future while earning competitive salaries. By making cybersecurity education accessible to everyone, we're creating the army of digital defenders America needs.
Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing
A record-setting $40 million investment paved the way for the first named college in the United States dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity education. Slated to open in the fall of 2025, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the University of South Florida will further cement Tampa Bay’s position as “Cyber Bay,” producing thousands of highly skilled professionals who know what it takes to keep our nation safe in the face of escalating cyber threats.
The Bellini Center for Talent Development
Located at the University of South Florida, the Bellini Center is reimagining how we prepare tomorrow's cybersecurity professionals. This 9,000-square-foot innovation hub brings together students and industry leaders in a space designed for hands-on learning and real-world experience. Through mentorship programs, advanced training labs, and direct engagement with leading tech companies, students gain the practical skills needed to step into high-demand cybersecurity roles.
Saint Leo University Cybersecurity Certification Program
Through a partnership with Saint Leo University's College of Computing, we've created a focused path to cybersecurity careers. This NSA-designated Center of Excellence offers a self-paced certification program featuring hands-on training in a state-of-the-art simulation lab. Students master core security operations, threat detection, and cyber deception skills—key tools for protecting America's businesses and organizations.
Bellini Center for the Arts
The future of high-tech demands more than traditional classrooms. Cue the Bellini Center for the Arts at Tampa Catholic High School. Founded by a $7-million gift, the center propels the Bellini Capital mission to create student opportunities for “world prep.” At their disposal, students have an Internet TV station and other digital media facilities that will imbue the creative skills they need to land the high-paying tech jobs of tomorrow.
Investing in learning innovation
We invest in companies that advance learning through innovative technology. By supporting startups focused on education, we help create the tools and platforms needed to develop tomorrow's talent.
Knack
Knack serves as an online intersection for students, tutors, and university partners. Via the Knack platform, students who seek assistance can find and meet with verified peer tutors for in-person or online help. Knack tutors are vetted and verified to have aced the courses they are offering assistance in. By making peer support more impactful, accessible, engaging, and socially acceptable, Knack is activating learning communities that empower students to “pay it forward” by encouraging them to help one another before seeking external resources. Headquarters: Tampa, Fla.