Here’s What is Happening This Week 6.28.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

Last Call! Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NAVAIR/NAWC Classified Industry Collaborative Exchange (ICE) hosted by NAVAIR and NAWC at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Base Theater - Registration details requirements here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/ice_12jul/

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for their support of our very successful Defense Summit.

Presenting Sponsor: Northrop Grumman Corporation | Sustaining Sponsors: Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) | Naval Systems Inc. (NSI) | Contributing Sponsors: Boeing, InDyne Inc, KBR, SURVICE Engineering Company |Reception Sponsor: Lockheed Martin  | Lunch Break Sponsor:  Resource Management Concepts Inc. | Coffee Break Sponsors: MIL Corp, St. Mary’s Economic Development |Exhibitors: Cogito Innovations, VDC.

The TPP Newsletter archived on our website here:  https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information at 301-866-4011 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org

SoMD 2030 is funded by NAWCAD to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD, working with government, industry, and academia. Contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATIONS   

Southern Maryland Tech Bridge – NAVALX   https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

• Department of the Navy issued the pre-release of its 23.4 Open Topics BAA, which opens to receive proposals on July 13, and closes August 15, 2023.There will be two Ask me Anything sessions for Q&A on the open topic call.  More information is available at: https://navysbir.com/open_topic.htm”

EDUCATION

Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule - Dr. James A. Forest Career & Technology Center students interested in skilled work in manufacturing, business operations, and STEM fields are given paid apprenticeship opportunities with local industry and government. AMP/TJR are seeking employers that want to offer students apprenticeships. Application Door closing soon -  Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form found here:   https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ 

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here:  https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.

• Southern MD Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Partnership, Pathways Program CSM offers an Associate of Science in Engineering degree. Upon completing this degree students may apply and transfer to the UMD Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering offered at the SMART Building. There are internship opportunities with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), with a possible employment opportunity upon successful graduation and completion of all Pathway Program requirements. Interested students should apply for the Southern Maryland ENTRY Program and the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP). Information on both programs can be found here:
• The CSM Talons Robotics World Competition team moved through the VexU Robotics World Championship last month to rank 13th in the world in the Skills category, with a total high score of 338, and 20th in the world in the Research category. GO TALONS! Additionally, CSM was the highest-scoring community college in each of the events in which the Talons participated. Read more here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2023/csm-robotics-team-the-talons-rank-13th-worldwide-and-are-top-community-college-at-vex-u-championship.html

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Upcoming events here:    https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/- 

• Wednesday, July 19 at The Inn at Leonardtown at 7 pm. The CSD is pleased to present Kenneth Lasson, emeritus professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, to discuss "Free Exercise in the Free State: Maryland's Role in Religious Liberty and the First Amendment" The event is free and open to the public. Registration: https://stmaryshistory.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=706426&ite…  Contact : Kathy Grimes, kjgrimes@smcm.edu, 2408956432

• Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm - The Judge William O. E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture presented by Nina Totenberg, NPR’s Award-Winning Legal Affairs Correspondent Famous for Her Supreme Court coverage; Author of “Dinners with Ruth” (2022) at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.
• Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 pm -The Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism presented by Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean and Henry Luce Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.

MISI dreamport –Check out events and register here:  https://misi.tech/events.php

GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/

RESOURCES

Please note:  Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.

Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Visit their website:  https://navyalliance.org/

Leadership Southern Maryland  (LSM) is accepting applications for the Emerging Leaders (LEAP) Class of 2024.  LEAP provides a series of six, monthly “experiences” from January through June via structured course curriculum focused on self-discovery, teamwork, and networking. Applicants are encouraged to attend one of three Information Sessions. Happy Hours listed below, to learn more about LEAP and engage with LSM members. Early decision deadline is July 14^th,   https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/. To nominate a game-changing, rising star in your life:  https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/leap-nomination/

LEAP Information Session Happy Hours

• Friday, June 30, 5:00-6:30pm - Mully's Brewery –
• Wednesday, July 12, 5:00-6:30pm - Antoinette's Garden
• Friday, July 28, 5:00-6:30pm - The Greene Turtle (tentative location)
• Advance registration is required. Please click HERE to register.

Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here:  https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/

MD Dept of Commerce opportunities: Resources for MD. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

• The new Global Gateway Exchange soft landing program is an opportunity for Maryland companies to test out new market for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses looking for funding- Check out the Video Lottery Terminal Funds https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/vlt.

• TEDCO Partners with The Maryland Department of Commerce to Expand DefTech- DefTech supports the growth of businesses by helping them leverage the technology, facilities, and expertise in the Maryland Department of Defense (DoD) labs. Learn more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-partners-maryland-department-commerce-expand-deftech 
• TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters

 JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Tri-County Council (TCC) - Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source  TCC Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe.   

• Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! For a list of employers hiring part-time or full-time positions, click  Link here.
• Business newsletter here: Tri-County Council for Southern MD - Crowdcast

JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

St. Mary's College of Maryland : St. Mary's College of Maryland: The National Public Honors College (smcm.edu)

• Fireworks on June 30, and July 7, 14, and 21 at 7pm - A Summer of Musical Magic as the River Concert Series Celebrates its 25th Anniversary! The Chesapeake Orchestra under the direction of music director, Jeffrey Silberschlag on the lawn at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Summer 2023! Our 25th Anniversary Season!! For more program information and sponsorship information see https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm-  St. Mary's County Library- Author Talk with Dianne Freeman -Virtual Event -Register to receive the link to the event! https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/8373859

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website:   https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E 

Historic Sotterley - Information & register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events.  More Upcoming Events:

• Saturday, July 15th Scales & Tails Program
• Sunday, July 16th Fly-in Farmer's Market at AeroPark
• Wednesday, July 19th Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives with Richard Bell

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - For PRNAM news please visit: https://paxmuseum.com and subscribe to their newsletter. Membership sign up here: https://paxmuseum.com/membership-info/

• Tickets on sale now! PRNAM first Film on the Flight Line is July 1^st, showing a variety of short films including historic naval aviation documentaries such as the Battle of Midway, exclusive content from a vast film collection, and classic cartoons like Popeye to bring in the Fourth of July weekend. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../film-on-the-flight-line...

St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/   for more. Phone: 301-769-2222.  https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992

• Kids Can Join Local Artist for a Variety of Art Classes during Summer at St. Clement’s Island Museum For more information please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit  com/SCIMuseum.
• August 12, 2023: Beach Combing. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/1836Ligh
• September 9, 2023: Hibernate, Migrate or Adapt. More information: (301) 769-2222 or FB link above.

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point)

• July 18 – 21, 2023- An outdoor science and exploration program, the “Little Explorers” session (ages 7 to 10) and will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the “Growing Naturalists” session (ages 11 to 13) will offered be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to book their child’s slot soon, as each program is limited to 15 participants to give each child the best hands-on experience possible. Call (301) 994-1471 or visit eventbrite.com

U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:

October 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/USCTCenter

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival 2023 - Three-day jazz weekend from July 7 – 9, 2023 -Relax waterside on the museum lawn & enjoy live jazz artists, delicious seafood and gorgeous views of the Potomac. Jazz entertainment also throughout the Town of Leonardtown all weekend! Main Event Line-Up (July 8, 2023) at St. Clement's Island Museum.

• 12:00 PM - GrooveSpan
• 2:30 PM - Latrice Carr Music Group
• 5:00 PM - Brian Simpson
• 7:00 PM - Headliner, Kim Waters

To purchase tickets, please visit PotomacJazzandSeafoodFestival.com More information on event’s Facebook page.

Tuesday, July 4^th Fireworks on Solomons (Rain date 7/5) event calendar for the day found here: https://solomonsmaryland.com/events/signature-events/solomons-business-association-4th-of-july-2015/

• 10:00 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony at Watermen’s Memorial near the entrance to Solomons Island
• 11:00 a.m. Youth Bike Parade begins and concludes at Our Lady Star of the Sea (in the rear parking lot)
• 12:00 p.m. Boat Parade begins in Back Creek and proceeds to the Patuxent River past the Riverside Boardwalk
• 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free Historical Adventure Quest for Kids with Revolutionary War Reenactors begins at the Corbin Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum
• Visit an Award Winner Restaurant / All day / Across Solomons
• 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free Live Concert at the boardwalk gazebo
• 9:15 p.m. Fireworks visible from nearly all points on Solomons Island

Saturday, August 19^th Solomons Dragon Boat Festival event/sponsorship or registration found here: Solomons Dragon Boat Festival | SMCR (somdcr.org)