The Future-Ready Workplace, held on June 3 in conjunction with the JCS Annual Meeting, brought together employers, working professionals, jobseekers, and community partners for an evening focused on the realities of today’s workplace and what lies ahead. The evening opened with a networking hour for business leaders and employers, followed by a community-wide program centered on the challenges and opportunities shaping the modern workforce.
Following welcome remarks from JCS’ Executive Director, Joan Grayson Cohen, Esq., LCSW-C, The Honorable Harry Coker, Jr., Maryland Secretary of Commerce shared insight into the state’s current and future economic and business landscape and what it means for the local workforce.
The evening’s keynote speaker, Liz Fosslien, bestselling author and workplace culture expert, delivered an engaging and timely presentation on the trends shaping the workplace across industries and career stages.
Following the keynote program, Jan H.K. Cardin, Board President, convened the JCS Annual Meeting, which included electing three new members to our Board of Directors and appointing seven new community representatives to the JCS Advisory Council.
To learn about the many ways JCS enhanced the lives and well-being of individuals and families during Fiscal Year 2026, read the JCS Annual Report 2026