Here’s What is Happening This Week 8.2.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

SAVE THE DATE! Sept 27^the for next TPP/ANA Panel!

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.

SoMD 2030 Workforce Development - Special Thanks to our TPP Members hosting professional development sessions!
The summer 2023 inaugural college intern cohort is entering week 8 of their experience, almost there. The interns have participated in weekly professional development sessions as part of their internship. Thank you to AVIAN, KBR, Precise Systems and UMD/ USMSM. TechPort, Bell, and the Pax River Naval Air Museum for hosting our professional development sessions.

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

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Kiki Hall for more information at 301-866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATIONS   

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 opened to receive until 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 – Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities! 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. NOTE: Academic Year 2022 to 2023 TJR graduated 41 apprentices! 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.

• The College of Southern Maryland and The Patuxent Partnership are pleased to announce that three incoming CSM students have been awarded full scholarships under the TPP Pathways Scholarship. For information on scholarships at CSM, visit https://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/credit-costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/

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

• 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

• September 18-22, 2023- Hack The Building 2.0. Hospital Edition- at the DreamPort facility in Columbia, MD- Registration: Hack the Building 2 Hospital Edition Passes – MISI – There is limited Availability so don’t wait to register!
• Note: Call for Speakers and Sponsors for Hack The Railroad 2023 - Safeguarding the Future of Rail Systems- More here: Hack The Railroad 2023 – MISI October 25-26, 2023 at the DreamPort Facility, Columbia MD

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

NEWS

The Daily Record | August 2: Unique MATRIX Lab makes southern Maryland a standout education partner for local STEM employers. As the hub of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem, TEDCO celebrates the university and higher education partners that are essential to building regional STEM pipelines and creating spaces for cutting-edge research... you can read the content in details following link: https://thedailyrecord.com/sponsored_content/unique-matrix-lab-makes-southern-maryland-a-standout-education-partner-for-local-stem-employers/

RESOURCES

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

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6 - 7 pm Nonprofit Institute at College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Professional Development Opportunities at Charles County Public Library/Waldorf West Branch. https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/workforce-training/nonprofit-institute/training/index.html

401 TechBridge - CONNECT, CREATE, COMMERCIALIZE - Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a new venture, a seasoned executive helping to grow an established business, or a small team of inventors with a game-changing idea. You’re all innovators, and all with the same goal. To get your product into customer hands. Interested In Learning More about 401 Tech Bridge? Read more here: https://go.polarismep.org/webmail/872251/509269558/2df8760938ff8690697b9eb4ac7cfcb0873a1b87c0ada71ba6e0362d9fc60918.

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

Federal Government Contracting Opportunities, SAM.gov, is the Official U.S. Government System for contract opportunities, contract data, wage determinations and more. The Maryland Department of Commerce has a directory​ of profiles for federal agencies with headquarters or major operations in Maryland.

The St. Mary’s Young Professionals will be back on Tuesday, September 12^th @ Taphouse 1637. Please register HERE if you are interested in joining us for a great night of networking!

'Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) application for the Emerging Leaders (LEAP) Class of 2024. LEAP is a six-month educational program that refines leadership abilities of early- and mid-career professionals who live or work in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Applicants are encouraged to attend the LEAP Information Sessions listed below to learn more and to engage with LSM alumni. Application deadline is September 30th:   https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/.  Nominate a game-changing rising star in your organization!  https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/leap-nomination/    (LSM) LEAP Information Sessions:

• Wednesday, August 23: Virtual Information Session, 4:00-5:00pm - Zoom 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: https://bit.ly/wklyfhotjobs.

• Business newsletter here:  https://www.crowdcast.io/c/tccs-b-e-s-t-on-tuesdays
• August 23^rd, 10am -4pm - 12^th Annual Southern MD Hiring Event  #TCCSMDGetHired Jobseekers Register Today: https://bit.ly/2023_TCCSMDGetHired_HiringEvent.
  Businesses. Register Today:  https://bit.ly/2023HiringEventBusinessRegistration.

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

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

Attention: St. Mary's County Government email addresses have been changed to "@stmaryscountymd.gov". Please update your address book. "@stmarysmd.com" addresses will no longer be accepted after July 31, 2023.

St. Mary's College of Maryland:  smcm.edu

• Friday, August 4^th -50th Annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race sets sail from Annapolis, Potomac River, Solomons & Fishing Bay to St. Mary’s City. Hosted by St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), the race is the oldest and longest overnight competition on the Chesapeake Bay. There are race legs starting in Virginia, Solomons and the Potomac River. Close to 125 competitors are expected to sail into the SMCM on Saturday August 5^th. There will be an all-day festival with free rock and steel drum bands. The public is invited to the festivities and award ceremony dubbed “one of sailing's 10 best parties” by Sailing World Magazine. Race registration and shoreside activity information at smcm.edu/govcup50. The new Maryland Dove, an 84 ft. replica of a 17^th-century square-rigger from Historic St. Mary’s City, will be the finish boat at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

• Saturday, August 5^th, 2023, 3 - 4:30pm Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Nancy R. And Norton T. Dodge Performance Arts Center/Auditorium. A pay-what-you-wish Concert! Ticketing is now available through the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra website.

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

St. Mary’s County Library had a great year!  Read the annual report to learn about all the amazing accomplishments and successes of the past year. A few highlights: 1,039,565 items checked out and 168,514 digital items were checked out in Fiscal Year 2023 - an 11% increase of digital checkouts over FY2022! St. Mary's County Library has 32,044 card users. 308,551 visitors came to one of our Libraries in FY2023. They provided over 1,400 free programs that nearly 30,000 people attended. More here: https://express.adobe.com/page/KB5zMXXGOOKKx/

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

More Upcoming Events:

• August 18 at 10:30 am- 12:00 pm The Importance of Bees -Family Friendly program.
• August 19th at 10:00 am- 12:30 pm -Day of Unity and Healing – Beyond Color: The Power of Connection 
• August 20th at 9:00 am- 1:00 pm- AeroPark Farmer’s Market SMC Regional Airport

• September 13th at 7:00 pm -Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives with David Moulton

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

• August 10-12 & 17-19, 7:30 pm Shakespeare in the City “A Winter’s Tale” State House Lawn. 47418 Old State House Road. St. Mary’s City, Md Shakespeare in the City presented in partnership with The Newtowne Players.  Ticket prices Reservations found online at newtowneplayers.org or for information call 301-994-4370.

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/

Join us Saturday August 5 for the second installment of Film on the Flight Line! Experience Top Gun with a real F-14! Doors open at 7 p.m. and guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. There will be a Q&A session prior to the film with real F-14 pilots and crew at 7:30 p.m. and the film will start at dusk. We are also selling concessions during the event. In the case of inclement weather, we will be showing the film inside of our Test & Evaluation Hall. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-on-the-flight-line-tickets-680242853687?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Aug 9^th & 23^rd, 3 – 4pm- Aviation Craft Workshop- Where: Kids Zone

 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.

National Lighthouse Day, designated by Congress on August 7, 1989, is the anniversary of the signing of the Congressional Act “for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers” and the date of the first commissioned Federal lighthouse. For more information, please call the St. Clement’s Island Museum at (301) 769-2222 or visit com/SCIMuseum or call the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 or visit Facebook.com/1836Light.

• September 16, 2023, 10am– 4pm - RetroFest on the Potomac -Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. Enjoy LIVE music, great food, beer truck, ice cream, vintage cars and All New Car show, variety of family activities & crafts, lots of "retro" activities and demos throughout the day. Admission is Free. More info (for web): https://www.facebook.com/events/842540050370715

U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:

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

August 4 – August 6, 10am-8pm at Celebration of the 15-year anniversary of Leonardtown Wharf featuring the world's largest rubber duck. Interested in Volunteering? Opportunity to support the community and connect with the Town of Leonardtown leadership and businesses, not to mention a photo op with the Giant Duck as well! Those interested should provide name, email, phone #, and availability via email to Brandy Blackstone, Public Relations & Event Coordinator for the Commissioners of Leonardtown at brandy.blackstone@leonardtownmd.gov

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

St Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen stmcaring@gmail.com | Ph: 301.863.5700 | www.stmaryscaring.org

Services are sustained through generous donations from individuals, organizations and community partners as well as the service of dedicated volunteers.  See more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-caring-soup-kitchen-moves-to-new-location/.