Regional Employer & Education Partner Forum: Southern Maryland

Join regional business, education, workforce and community leaders for a collaborative forum dedicated to strengthening career-connected learning opportunities in Southern Maryland.

The Regional Employer & Education Partner Forum will explore strategies that help students prepare for success in college, careers and life. Through facilitated discussions, networking and the sharing of successful partnership models, attendees will discover new opportunities to connect students with real-world learning experiences.

Topics will include:

• Building stronger employer and education partnerships
• Industry professional volunteering and mentorship
• Internships and apprenticeships
• Career-connected learning best practices
• Dual enrollment and early college pathways
• Resources and strategies for expanding student opportunities

Whether you are an employer interested in engaging with local schools, an educator seeking industry partnerships or a workforce development professional supporting talent pipelines, this forum offers valuable insights and connections to advance student success.