The document discusses the role of education, workforce development, and economic collaboration in U.S. competitiveness. It notes that in the past, such as in the late 19th century, commissions recognized the need for education systems to meet the demands of industrial and technological changes. Today, technologies like cyber-physical systems that integrate computing and physical processes are transforming work. Skilled roles at the intersection of multiple fields, like mechanics and IT, are emerging. Education and training programs must adapt to cultivate workers with specialized and systems-level skills needed for innovation in emerging fields.