news
News at Open Works.
FEATURED ARTICLE
What happens when the job you've built your life around suddenly disappears? For many Marylanders, that's no longer a hypothetical question. With government layoffs and budget cuts sweeping through agencies and contractors, people across our communities—our neighbors, friends, and family members—are facing some tough questions. Now what? Where do I go from here? Who can help? Open Works has been...
Other Articles
Maryland’s Service Year Option: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Governor Wes Moore’s newly launched Maryland Service Year Option is reshaping the future for high school graduates across the state. This first-in-the-nation program offers graduates an opportunity to serve their communities, build skills, and earn scholarships,...
Open Works Youth Teen Maker Program: Sparking Creativity and Hands-on Skills for Baltimore’s Future Makers
Baltimore’s vibrant community of aspiring young makers has a new opportunity to sharpen their creative skills and technical know-how through the Open Works Youth Teen Maker Program. This hands-on program is designed to provide high school students with access to...
Solar-Powered Wi-Fi Stations Boost Digital Equity in Baltimore
In a transformative project led by Zach Adams, Contracts Services Manager at Open Works, and his dedicated team, Baltimore is making strides in digital equity with the introduction of solar-powered device-charging and Wi-Fi stations. This innovative initiative, which...
Open Works Wiki is now live
We are proud to announce that the Open Works Wiki is now live! This project started in 2022 when Open Works was paired with a GIVE advisory group from the Business Volunteers of Maryland. After a strategic planning process, our GIVE mentors identified documentation as...
Westside Open Works Hosts Maker Tools Event at Coppin State University
OpenWorks recently hosted a facility event to introduce our temporary makerspace to the faculty, staff at Coppin State University. As we prepare for the construction of our new 45,000-square-foot facility, this event served as a hands-on experience to explore and try...
Expanding Our Partnership with Coppin State University: Bringing Innovation to West Baltimore
April Danielle Lewis, Open Works' Director of Community and Culture, will lead a temporary satellite location in the CSU College of Business. Our temporary Westside location will be housed on the first level of Coppin State University's School of Business. This space...
Read about the impact Open Works is having on Baltimore on the Coppin State Microsite.
Make it Happen at Open Works
Looking for something else? Open Works has all the tools and resources you need to bring an idea to life, learn a new skill, find a space for your new business and so much more.














