Stronger Workforce, Stronger Maryland​

In 2026, programs were 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 was to build employment skills and advancement opportunities by strengthening Maryland's workforce, businesses, partnerships and communities.

Career Success Month had two keynote addresses. In January, Prince George's County Memorial Library System hosted a keynote address by Jennifer Dewees, president of​ The Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation (MCCEI), with guest speaker Sharon Burley, ​Assistant Manager of Workforce Development at ABC Greater Baltimore​. The conversation focused on the workforce in the trade industry. The second keynote address featured 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. Trice's address was hosted by Enoch Pratt Free Library​. Both keynote events were 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.​