Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host the closing ceremony for Summer RISE 2025 participants on Friday, July 25, 2025.

The Summer RISE program provides rising juniors and seniors with hands-on, career-based learning experiences and helps employers cultivate a talent pipeline. The program is made possible with the collaboration of local businesses, government agencies, higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations. 

This year, more than 1,000 students and 230 partner organizations will be celebrated during the event. 

• WHAT: Career fair and ceremony for students who participated in the Summer RISE program. Participants will be able to network with local businesses and organizations and hear from a panel of successful professionals. 
• WHERE: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD 20852.  
• WHEN: Friday, July 25, 2025 - Career Fair from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Ceremony from 1-2 p.m. 

Members of the media are asked to contact Liliana Lopez, Liliana_L_Lopez@mcpsmd.org for more information.