Try it for yourself
Technology partners are invited to offer interactive displays and guided labs where participants can try AI tools and see how models, networks and infrastructure work together.
People. Purpose. Possibility.
More than one day.
Rise Up Oakland brings young people, veterans, families, and community partners together to experience AI and telecommunications firsthand, discover how the infrastructure works, and see a path into the careers that build it.
The date on the original flyer is tentative. The final event date will be announced here.
The event
What is Rise Up?
Rise Up Oakland is a youth, veterans, and community empowerment experience presented by We Are One Foundation. Its central purpose is to bring AI and telecommunications into the community so participants can see how the technology works, try it themselves, and learn what it takes to build and operate the infrastructure behind it.
The basketball tournament and live performances provided and hosted by B Mike Rob, featuring local and youth artists, welcome young people and families into the event. From there, interactive labs, industry speakers, nonprofits, city and school partners, and career guides help them explore AI models, networking, data centers, apprenticeships and skilled trades. The learning experience is the heart of the day.
Date to be announcedFinal event hours are being confirmed.
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center10 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Explore, try, and ask questions
Experience what’s next
Participants can try AI models and interactive labs, learn how telecommunications connects the systems, and meet the people who build critical infrastructure.
Build the infrastructure
Discover how electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, construction teams and other skilled trades build and operate data center infrastructure.
Learn how to get started
Explore apprenticeship opportunities and WRO’s Cisco Networking & AI Infrastructure Career Program, with pathways into networking and related technical careers.
Hear from the people doing the work
We plan to invite industry speakers to share how technology works today, where AI infrastructure is headed, and which careers will help shape its future.
Connect with local partners
We aim to bring nonprofits, city representatives, and school district partners together to connect youth, veterans, and families with programs and opportunities.
Military pathways
We hope to include Navy and other military recruiters to discuss service, training, and career opportunities.
The organization behind Rise Up
Who is We Are One Foundation?
We Are One Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on empowering youth and supporting veterans and communities. Its Cisco Networking & AI Infrastructure Career Program helps learners explore networking and the technology that supports modern infrastructure.
Rise Up puts that purpose into action by bringing hands-on labs, live performances by local and youth artists, industry speakers, skilled trades, nonprofits, city and school partners, and neighbors into one shared space. The tournament and stage invite people to join; the learning and career connections are what we want participants to take home.
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Be part of the day
Sponsors, vendors, high school basketball teams, and local and youth performers can share their interest through the Rise Up Oakland form. Our event team will follow up with next steps.