The Employment Expo Schedule and Structure
All age 50+ job seekers are welcome to attend all of the employment expos.
Closed-Captioning is provided for all of the employment expos.
Schedule of Virtual 50+ Employment Expos
Virtual 50+ Employment Expo FAQ and Tips for Jobseekers Attending the Expos
Montgomery County, MD, Expo Schedule
JCA’s Virtual 50+ Employment Expo via Zoom
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Expo Overview, Ann Happ (9:55 a.m.)
- Welcome (10:00 a.m.)
- Shane Rock, CEO, JCA
- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (video)
- Community Resource Speakers (10:06 – 10:12 a.m.)
- JCA Gorlitz Kensington Clubs Social Adult Day Programs for Early-Stage Memory Loss, Karen Miller, Manager, JCA Kensington Clubs
- The Career Gateway, Jodie Rasch, JCA Director, The Career Gateway and CareerTech Programs, and Virtual 50+ Employment Expos
- Expo Overview by Justin Watson (10:12 – 10:14 a.m.)
- Two-morning Workshops
- 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Creating a Resume to Reach a Human – Moving Your Resume Beyond Applicant Tracking Systems,
Debra Steppel, President and Founder of Essays Plus More. - 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Your Message Matters: A Purpose-Driven Approach to Career Transition,
Kimberly Murphy, Coaching and Consulting, LLC
- 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
- CR: 11:45 – 11:47 a.m. TRiO EOC, Montgomery College, Beverly Coleman, Director, TRiO Educational Opportunity Center
- 11:47 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 18-minute break.
Employer Presentations: 12:05 – 4:35 p.m. We will extend the expo to accommodate additional employers.
| Employer Presentations in the Afternoon. | ||
| Please join the Expo 10 or 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Thank you. | ||
| Presentation Time | Employer Representative | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05 – 12:20 p.m. | Anila Rawasia (15 min) | Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day, Ann moderator |
| 12:20 – 12:35 p.m. | Lisa D’Amato, Kylie Alonzo, Sarah Cantwell (15 min) |
Adventist Healthcare, Jodie moderator |
| 12:35 – 12:45 p.m. | Shawnda Patterson (10 min) | Patterson & Associates, Ann moderator |
| 12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | Gwendolyn Drain (Presenting), Colleen Chaplin (15 min) |
Employee Enterprise Inc./Temporary Solutions, Inc., Jodie moderator |
| 1:00 – 1:25 p.m. | Amina Getaneh (25 min), Jennifer Davis |
Montgomery County Government HR, Ann moderator |
| 1:25 – 1:35 p.m. | 10-Minute Break | |
| 1:35 – 1:50 p.m. | Kigen Jones Waugh (15 min) | State of MD, DBM, Jodie moderator |
| 1:50 – 2:00 p.m. | Ahuvah Feldman (10 min) | You Can Learn to Swim, Ann moderator |
| 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Kate Hamilton (15 min), Michelle Meisels, Emile Urquidi |
Bozzuto, Jodie moderator |
| 2:15 – 2:25 p.m. | Micheline Sonkro (10 min) | Beatrice Loving Heart Agency, Ann moderator |
| 2:25 – 2:40 p.m. | Maura Connelly (15 min) | FlexProfessionals, LLC, Jodie moderator |
| 2:40 – 2:45 p.m. | 5-Minute Break | |
| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Ken Connelly, Allen Harris (15 min) |
Vinson Hall |
| 3:00 – 3:10 p.m. | Kim Cook (10 min) | Visiting Angels of Central MD |
| 3:10 – 3:20 p.m. | Morgan Langdon Presenting (10 min), Mike Morsberger, Stephanie Cramer in chat |
Comcast Cable |
| 3:20 – 3:35 p.m. | Mahamadou Maman Alfa (15 min) | CVS Health |
| 3:35 – 3:40 p.m. | 5-Minute Break | |
| 3:40 – 4:50 p.m. | Jerry Callistein (10 min) | The Entrepreneur’s Source |
| 3:50 – 4:00 p.m. | Thuy Lawler (10 min) | Norwood School |
| 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Dr. Gilberto Zelaya (15 min) | Montgomery County Board of Elections |
| 4:15 – 4:25 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Jodie Rasch and Ann Happ | |
Access participating employers and their contact information for the Montgomery County, MD, and Northern Virginia expos. For Montgomery County, visit the Employers List – Montgomery County web page. For Northern Virginia, see the Employers List – Northern Virginia (NOVA) web page.
The June 16, 2026, Montgomery County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo was the last expo until September 22, 2026. Registration will open for the September 22 MoCo Expo on August 1, 2026
The Montgomery County (MoCo), MD Schedule:
MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.*
2026: September 22 | November 17
2027: January 19 | March 16| May 18 | June 15
*Please Note: For all of our Expos, end time may be extended to meet the needs of our employers — typically our Expos run to 3:00 /4:00 PM.
JCA’s Virtual 50+ Employment Expo via Zoom
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The schedule
- Expo Overview, Ann Happ (9:55 a.m. EST)
- Welcome (10:00 – 10:06 a.m.)
- Shane Rock, CEO JCA
- Community Resource Speakers (10:06 – 10:12 a.m.)
- JCA Transportation and Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC), Dr. Rachel Goldberg, Ph.D., Senior Director, Center for Information Services
- The Career Gateway, Jodie Rasch, JCA Director, The Career Gateway and CareerTech Programs, and Virtual 50+ Employment Expos
- Expo Overview by Justin Watson (10:12 – 10:14 a.m.)
- Two-morning Workshops
- 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Step Into Your Resilient Self!
Barbara Beizer, B2Works, Leadership & Transition Coaching. - 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Standing Out in a Sea of Job Seekers,
Justin Volman SHRM-CP, CEO Volman HR Strategy LLC
- 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 20-minute break.
Employer Presentations: 12:05 – 4:00 p.m.
| Employer Presentations in the Afternoon. 12:05 – 4 p.m. |
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| Current as of Friday, May 15, 2026 | ||
| Presentation Time | Employer Representative | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05 – 12:20 p.m. | Anila Rawasia | Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day |
| 12:20 – 12:35 p.m. | Gwendolyn Drain, Colleen Chaplin | Employee Enterprise Inc./Temporary Solutions, Inc. |
| 12:35 – 12:45 p.m. | Sarah Proctor | A&C Support Services Inc. |
| 12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | Shawnda Patterson | Patterson & Associates |
| 1:00 – 1:25 p.m. | Amina Getaneh, Jennifer Davis | Montgomery County Government, HR |
| 1:25 – 1:35 p.m. | 10-Minute Break | |
| 1:35 – 1:50 p.m. | Shannon Blackstone, Kaitlyn Lowrey | Careers In Nonprofits |
| 1:50 – 2:05 p.m. | Ahuvah Feldman | You Can Learn to Swim |
| 2:05 – 2:20 p.m. | Florence Sesay | SmithLife Homecare (HHA Home Care LLC) |
| 2:20 – 2:40 p.m. | Jenn Ripken | JSSA |
| 2:40 – 2:45 p.m. | 5-Minute Break | |
| 2:45 – 3:05 p.m. | Derek Lemarr, Rae Bernard | NEXCOM/Navy Exchange |
| 3:05 – 3:20 p.m. | Jerry Callistein | The Entrepreneur’s Source |
| 3:20 – 3:40 p.m. | Maura Connelly | FlexProfessionals, LLC |
| 3:40 – 3:55 p.m. | Dr. Gilberto Zelaya | Montgomery County Board of Elections, MD |
| 3:55 – 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Jodie Rasch and Ann Happ | |
We will extend the expo to accommodate additional employers. Check back for a complete list of participating employers.
Learn more about which employers participated in the MoCo expos and their contact information. See the Participating Employers – Montgomery County, MD Employer web page.
Dates for the MoCo Expos:
- 2026: Tuesday, June 16
Northern Virginia, (NOVA), Expo
Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expos will return on Thursday, October 16, 2026. Registration opens August 1, 2026.
The Northern Virginia (NOVA) Expo Schedule:
NOVA Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.*
2026: October 15
2027: February 18 | April 15
*Please Note: For all of our Expos, end time may be extended to meet the needs of our employers — typically our Expos run to 3:00 /4:00 PM.
| Presentation Time | Representative(s) | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05 – 12:20 p.m. | Gwendolyn Drain (Presenting) Colleen Chaplin in the (Chat) |
Temporary Solutions, Inc. / Employment Enterprises, Inc. |
| 12:20 – 12:35 | Kourtnie Perry-Calhoun | Re-Bath |
| 12:35 – 12:55 | Tracy L Houchens Tiffany Hughes in the (Chat) |
George Mason University |
| 12:55 – 1:25 | Sakinah Palmer | Fairfax County Government, HR |
| 1:25 – 1:35 | 10-Minute BREAK | 10-Minute Break |
| 1:35 – 1:50 | Denisha Williams | Didlake, Inc. |
| 1:50 – 2:05 | Rocio Mohorte-Ford | Arlington County Virginia Government |
| 2:05 – 2:20 | Shannon Blackstone Kaitlyn Lowery |
Careers In Nonprofits |
| 2:20 – 2:40 | Maura Connelly | FlexProfessionals, LLC |
| 2:40 – 2:55 | Taylor Berkey | Wegmans |
| 2:55 – 3:05 | Jerry Callistein | The Entrepreneur’s Source |
| 3:05 – 3:15 | The expo will remain open until every employer has left the chat and all questions are answered. Closing Remarks: Jodie Rasch and Ann Happ |
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We will extend the expo to accommodate additional employers. Check back for a complete list of participating employers.
While you may join and exit as your schedule permits, we hope you can stay with us for the entire event. See the Participating Employers – Northern Virginia Employer page for the employer’s contact information.