WOW - Worlds of Work Event
2025-03-17 08:00 - 2025-03-20 13:30 (America/New_York)
Worlds of Work (WoW) is an award winning, branded, career exploration event that has been utilized across the country within the past 10 years. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) along with its Blueprint for Maryland’s Future partners, will offer the model and its branding to a pilot group of 8th graders. It aims to expose students to various career paths and industries early in their education to make better informed decisions.
Event Details
When: March 17, 18, and 20, 2025, from 8 am – 1:30 pm (includes set up and break down). You select one day, two days or all three. Note the break in the week. You are able to set up the evening prior, if preferred.
Where: Montgomery College Rockville Campus
Purpose: WOW is an innovative, no-cost pilot career exploration event that brings together students, educators, and employers. It is designed to bridge the critical gap between academic learning and real-world career opportunities. This is NOT a job fair; rather it is informational with exhibits only.
What to Expect:

Approximately 800 students per day
Employer continental breakfast and B2B networking
Advertising your services to over 200,000 community members
Receive a digital recognition badge of support to display on your website and marketing materials
A chance to grow your industry and business by telling your story to the future workforce – impressions are made early!

How: Students will engage in interactive experiences across multiple industry sectors, learning directly from employers and professionals who are passionate about sharing their journey. The aim is to get kids excited about the Worlds of Work and help them be more intentional about career choices and coursework that lends itself well to their interests.
​For employers interested in participating and becoming a founding champion of this exciting initiative, please register at the WoW Employer Hub. Sponsorship opportunities are available, just ask!
​We ask that you register by February 7th, so we can allocate booth spacing as soon as possible and add your company to the digital “ad book.” We can assist with your booth activity idea generation upon registration. For more info and registration: https://wowemployerhub.eventpedia.us/
​Questions? Email our team at WoW@worksourcemontgomery.com.
This event is hosted by Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools and WorkSource Montgomery.

Cybersecurity Strategies for the AI Era
2025-03-18 08:00 - 10:30 | Jam Eats, 6010 University Blvd., Ellicott City, 21043, United States
AI is Here: Is Your Business Ready for the Next Wave of Cyber Threats?

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes business operations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face new cybersecurity challenges. Ensuring a secure IT environment is critical to leveraging AI safely.
Join us for an in-depth look at the 2025 cybersecurity landscape and learn how to make the right security decisions for your business. You’ll discover how Microsoft 365, proactive IT services and security assessments can strengthen your defenses, ensure Copilot readiness, and enable secure AI adoption.
Agenda:
8:00 to 8:30 – Registration, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 to 9:15 – Panelist Presentations
9:15 to 10:00 – Panelist Q&A
10:00 to 10:30 – Closing Remarks, Raffle and Networking
Key Takeaways:
✅ Protect Your Business: Learn essential strategies to secure data, ensure compliance, and prepare for AI adoption.
✅ Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats: Learn how to proactively identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
✅ Copilot & Microsoft 365 Security: Implement best practices for AI-driven security and learn the do’s and don’ts for using AI.
✅ Assessment Strategies: Understand key assessment tools, such as vulnerability & penetration tests, scans, and table top exercises, and when to use them.
Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your business and ensure a secure AI-driven path forward! Space is limited so register now to secure your spot!
