Maryland has entered a new work era. In the coming years, our workforce will be significantly impacted by the cuts in the federal budget, as Blueprint Maryland’s first research study illustrated. Furthermore, the changes over the past decade in the State’s demographics have altered the population and economic centers, the educational system, and the industries that have provided jobs in the past. The steps we take now can help maintain a strong state, a vibrant workforce, and a preferred place to live and work.