Stronger Workforce, Stronger Maryland

January 6 - February 28, 2026

Programs will be offered in library systems statewide, virtually, and in-person, displaying the collaboration across library systems during Career Success Month. The goal of Maryland public libraries this month is to build employment skills and advancement opportunities by strengthening Maryland's workforce, businesses, partnerships and communities.

Career Success Month will have two keynote speakers, both experts in their fields. In January, Prince George's County Memorial Library System will host a keynote address by Jennifer Dewees, president of​ The Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation (MCCEI), one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2024 "Women Who Mean Business”  honorees.  She will be speaking about the workforce in the trade industry from 6:30  to 7:30 p.m. on January 20. The second keynote speaker will be Crystal Trice, an instructor and founder of Scissors & Glue, LLC, known for providing cutting-edge AI education that is relevant to today’s job market and the future of the workforce. She will deliver a keynote address, hosted by Enoch Pratt Free Library, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on February 3. Both events will be held virtually.

Career Success Month was developed and organized by the Maryland State Library Agency and its ​​Workforce, Career and Business Community of Practice —​ a group of library professionals from across the state who ​meet monthly to share ideas and collaborate on workforce, business and career programs and services in public libraries.​

Keynote Address 1

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Jennifer Dewees, President, Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation

January 20, 2026 
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.