As 2025 began, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) set out to look boldly toward the future. Together with key stakeholders including education and business leaders, students, caregivers, educators and community partners, we reviewed our mission and vision, identified core values, and prioritized strategic goals for our future. The MBRT Board of Directors approved in December 2025 the plan we proudly present in “My Future. My Maryland.”
Working closely with our advisory group of business, education and government professionals – the MBRT Strategic Steering Committee, our yearlong effort explored challenges and opportunities in an evolving landscape of education and economic and workforce development. The 2025 MBRT Stakeholder Needs Survey confirmed that MBRT’s greatest strengths are our statewide reach, business-education partnerships, and focus on preparing students for college and career. You encouraged us to deepen student engagement, expand access to programs, and measure success in meaningful ways.
The result is our 2026 2029 Strategic Plan — a plan focused on five strategic goals, activated by clear initiatives and performance indicators to guide our work and track our progress.
Thank you for lending your voice, advocating for our students and businesses, and helping to shape this vision supporting Maryland’s economic prosperity. Together, we will ensure every student is future-ready and every business has the talent it needs to succeed.
Mission
Vision
Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) drives meaningful partnerships between business, government and education that empower student achievement to meet Maryland’s talent needs.
Every student a future.
Every business a success.
Values
Collaboration
Working across sectors to create opportunities and shared success
Trust
Operating with integrity, accountability and transparency
Being relational
Centering people, empathy and authentic connection in all we do
Enduring impact
Creating meaningful, lasting change for students and state
Strategic goals
Strategic Partnerships: We will expand partnerships with education, government and business to ensure delivery of our mission for greater student and business outcomes.
Advocacy & Influence: We will advocate for education reform that improves student success and access to financial aid.
Career Readiness & Talent Development: We will cultivate educational and career opportunities for all students aligned with the needs of Maryland’s priority industries for a stronger economic future.
Communication: We will promote public understanding of our work & broader educational opportunities to increase stakeholder engagement.
Organizational Effectiveness & Sustainability: We will foster a culture that optimizes staff success in a team dynamic, while maximizing operational efficiencies to sustain effort.