At MBRT, we believe in the power of collaboration to shape a brighter future for Maryland students and workforce development. Join us in bridging the gap between education and industry, driving transformative change while enjoying several key benefits:
“We understand that skills and knowledge demanded by the workforce are evolving. It is our duty to ensure our students are ready to meet these demands. By investing in education, we invest in the future of our state and its economy.”
Christine Aspell
KMPG and MBRT Board Chair
What we do
Cultivate A Future-Ready Workforce
Prepare a skilled future workforce through college and career readiness (CCR) programs in Maryland’s middle and high schools
Provide employers access to a diverse talent pool for enhanced business growth and competitiveness.
Align Education Programs With Industry Needs
Identify pathways to Maryland jobs and collaborate to achieve Maryland’s college and career readiness goals.
Influence education policies and priorities to focus on industry needs for skilled, diverse and available talent.
How we do it
Increase Access to College and Career Pathways
Expand access for Maryland’s most economically disadvantaged students to diverse college and career pathways.
Enhance workforce development initiatives in local communities by partnering with employers and workforce boards.
Convene to Advance Education & Workforce Priorities
Collaborate with leading business, education and government organizations to enhance college and career readiness outcomes.
Convene strategic committees and experts on topics such as critical workforce needs, education policy, emerging technologies, college and career pathways, and talent attraction & retention.
How we measure it
Expand Outcomes
Demonstrate impact of MBRT-led programs on education and workforce outcomes with tangible metrics and data.
Quantify business’ commitment to education and community stakeholders with annual programmatic and operational outcomes.