Here’s What is Happening This Week 10.25.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

Save the Date! Wed, Dec 13, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00pm - TPP/ANA - Panel - More information soon!

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. 

Learn more details about the SoMD 2030 workforce development initiative:  https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/

Summer 2024 College Internship Program – seeking companies to host interns! The SoMD 2030 Summer 2024 college internship program will be June 10-August 2, 2024. This 8-week program provides an opportunity for rising sophomore, junior and senior college students to work 30 hours/week at companies located in the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. Funding for the interns is provided by SoMD 2030 initiative. Companies interested in hosting a summer 2024 college intern can complete a profile and post a job description via this portal: https://employer.gradleaders.com/Patuxent/Employers/Login.aspx?jprid=8061

**Deadline for companies to complete their profile is Friday, November 3. Student portal opens Nov 6^th, deadline to apply and submit all requested materials is Friday, December 8.

Contact: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org or for information attend a virtual info session. 

Link to join virtual info sessions https://thepaxpartnership.webex.com/meet/tpp   

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS FOR COMPANIES
-Fri, Oct 27th @ 10am 

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
-Thurs, Nov 9th @ 11:30am
-Mon, Nov 13th @ 4pm
-Wed, Nov 15th @ 8pm
-Wed, Nov 29th @ 3pm
-Fri, Dec 1st @ 12:30pm 

Save the date!  The 2^nd annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the USMSM SMART Building. The inaugural fair featured 26 organizations that provided hands-on demos and interactive booths to 440 high school students from the tri-county area. Seeking companies to participate. Must have an interactive component for your display! Sign up your company or organization to participate in this event with this Google form.  Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 8.

 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 -NAVAIR

Tech Bridge – NAVAL X here:  https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

The NAVAIR North Stars BAA is posted on Sam.gov.  This is the BAA that was referenced at the NAVAIR ICE event. The Government is interested in receiving white papers for research and development, which may include but is not limited to, rapid prototyping, demonstration, and experimentation projects that offer potential for advancements and improvements in Integrated Warfighting Capability across the Naval Aviation Mission Areas supporting Naval Operations and as applicable to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and subordinate Commands. See the Attached N00019-23-S-0001 Broad Agency Announcement for further details. You can view the BAA at:   https://sam.gov/opp/35be87d571244027bccc372dea160f57/view.

Wed, Nov 1^st | 9am -12pm- Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division “Construction/A&E Facilities Industry Day in support of IHD’s Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan. Registration: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Indian-Head/Partnerships/Small-Business/Industry-Day-Registration/

SAVE THE DATE: Tues, Nov 14 | 9 am – 4 pm Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) is hosting an Industry Day at the University of Maryland Southern Maryland – Smart Building. For more info and to register: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/comfrc-14nov2023/.

EDUCATION

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

Sat, Oct 28 | 10am -2pm St. Mary’s County Public Schools STEAM Festival. More details when they are available! More information here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/smcps-7th-annual-steam-festival-on-saturday-oct28-2023-1000-am-to-200-pm/

Wed, Nov 1 | 4 pm - 2^nd Annual St. Mary’s County Just Society Art Contest! High school seniors from public, private, or home schools in St. Mary’s County can enter original art pieces in the contest held in coordination with the biennial Maryland Emancipation Day ceremony, at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown. This special celebration of equity and justice will feature the unveiling of brass “stopping stones” to commemorate five local freedom seekers who risked their lives attempting to escape bondage in St. Mary’s County in the 1800s. For more information, please contact Karen Stone, Museum Division Manager, at karen.stone@stmaryscountymd.gov or (240) 925-0293.

In a Crab Shell biweekly digital newsletter breaks out the new rules for Financial Aid #115/ See the new prototype app for Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and more here on TPP’s Stem-Link website: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/in-a-crab-shell-newsletter/

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

• CSM Seeking Nominations, Expressions of Interest for Two Vice President Positions. The CSM Vice President, Division of Learning search profile and requirements here. https://www.csmd.edu/_images/about/employment/pre_searchprofile_vp_divisionlearning.pdf.
• The Vice President, Division of People, Culture, and Equity search profile and application requirements here: https://www.csmd.edu/_images/about/employment/pre_searchprofile_vp_peopleequityculture.pdf.
• Training solutions for businesses, powered by the CSM. Contact them here: https://workforce.csmd.edu

• The College of Southern Maryland along with their tri-county partners including the Departments of Economic Development, the local Chambers of Commerce, The Patuxent Partnership, and the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland are conducting an industry survey.

Their goal is to assess the local labor force and industry needs to ensure a steady pipeline of talented candidates that meet the hiring and training needs of organizations like yours.

Please take a moment to share with them your organization’s workforce training needs and the skills and competencies you are looking for in potential employees in a short, six question survey. All responses will be collected by CSM's Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research Department. Your feedback is voluntary. Please participate only once. The survey will be open until Nov. 10; to learn more about the survey, please email pir@csmd.edu

Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief six question survey. Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Labor_Force_Need_Survey

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

• Wed, Oct 25 | 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.
• Nov 9 | 4:45pm “Misinformation in and about Science” lecture by Jevin D. West - Co-author of the book "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World" Jevin West is an associate professor in the Information School at the University of Washington. Venue: the Campus Center, Cole Cinema.

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/.

Marylanders Online is the University of Maryland Extension’s newest program empowering Marylanders by improving digital accessibility. The program offers free technical support and training to help community members learn to use the internet and stay connected with technology. Services can be offered in-person or online, and are available in English, Spanish, and other languages upon request. The links below are resources that make sharing the program on-site and across your network easy: flyers, graphics, and more. Resources: Digital Assets | Printable Graphics | In One Easy Kit- Learn more about the program here. For questions, contact 1-866-206-8467 or marylandersonline@umd.edu.

Thurs, Nov 16 | 8:30-10:30am Inaugural Leadership Southern Maryland Lecture - -A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America's Schools presented by Leadership Southern Maryland in partnership with The Patuxent Partnership, CSM Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr., Center for Leadership, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Educational Studies, and KBR. What kind of education does America owe to our children? In diagnosing the current practices and priorities of American education, Dr. David Steiner, Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, presupposes a collective public interest in creating a well-educated next generation. College of Southern Maryland Center for Health Sciences, Room 106. Hughesville. Free and open to the public. Continental breakfast. Presented by Leadership Southern Maryland in partnership with The Patuxent Partnership, CSM Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr., Center for Leadership, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Educational Studies, and KBR. RSVP via EventBrite. Information: info@leadershipsomd.org

Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, stay informed and follow-on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com.

• Maryland SBDC Online Training- Check out their NO-Cost Online Training & Workshops! SBDC offers a comprehensive range of online training courses and programs. Explore training here: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/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/.

• • Volunteers Needed! F-14 Tomcat cockpit Flight Simulator Program has a new Train-the-Trainer program for volunteers to join the Simulator Team. The Operators earn an operational certification for the WWII P-51 Mustang aircraft and the multifunction F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to teach museum customers how to fly an airplane. 

 Maryland Department of Labor:

• FAMLI Update- The Maryland Department of Labor announced late Friday the initial contribution rate for the new Family and Medical Leave Insurance State Plan. The rate will be 0.90% of covered wages, and will be equally divided between employees and employers with 15 or more workers. Read press release here: Maryland Department of Labor announces contribution rate for the forthcoming Family and Medical Leave Insurance system - For more information: What is FAMLI?

Maryland Department of Commerce Information:

• International Business Opportunity– Contact us if your company has interest in joining Maryland's Delegation to ExpoDefensa (Bogota, Colombia) in December. This show is Latin America's premier defense and security show.  Participating Maryland companies will have a co-exhibitor space in the Maryland Pavilion, B2B/B2G matchmaking by our office in Colombia and can utilize the ExportMD grant to defray travel expenses. The cost to join is $500.
• Why Maryland? A new brochure highlights Maryland’s assets to prospective businesses. See the Be Moved digital brochure here.
• The State of Maryland's FY2024 Procurement Forecast is now available online. The State predicts a 15% increase in the number of procurements for the 2024 fiscal year. It is populated with projected solicitations of $100,000 or greater that are expected to be advertised or awarded through June 30, 2024. Find details here: FY2024 Procurement Forecast Portal
• MD Dept of Commerce opportunities: Resources for MD.z Video Lottery Terminal Funds here: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/vlt.

Amazon Black Business Accelerator – Read more here: https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator#.

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.

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

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.  

• The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission (MSCRC) announces grant awards totaling approximately $4 million dedicated to fostering innovative research that will propel advancements in stem cell treatments and technologies across Maryland. Rad more: https://www.mscrf.org/maryland-stem-cell-research-commission-announces-4-million-grants-drive-stem-cell-innovations TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters.
• Nov 15 | 9:30am TEDCO is hosting a Black Female Founders Venture Capital Forum at Coppin State University Read here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/events-calendar/tedcos-black-female-founders-venture-capital-forum

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

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

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

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

• Nov 1 | 7:00 pm- The final installment of the "Talking and Walking Common Ground" series will take place at the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center at SMCM.
• Tour season is almost over! If you haven't made it out for one of their guided tours this year, you have two more weekends to visit. Guided tours are available on Thursday through Sunday until October 29th and will not be open again until May. Don't miss out, visit now!

Nov 10^th | 6:00-8:00 pm - St. Mary’s County Library Foundation- at Leonardtown Library, is hosting a fundraiser to benefit their new mobile library, starting in December. Thus the name "The Word on the Street." Dr. Travis Parno, Acting Executive Director of Historic St. Mary's City, will present on fascinating recent finds there and our county’s history. Catering by Quality Street and Port of Leonardtown Winery will pour great wines. Tickets at https://www.stmalib.org/about-us/st-marys-county-library-foundation/, or a check may be mailed to St. Mary’s County Library Foundation, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, 20650. Tickets cost $40 per person or $75 for two. Connect here: www.stmalib.org/about-us/st-marys-county-library-foundation/

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

St. Mary's school board announces Blueprint town hall schedule!

Chief Strategic Offer Jeff Maher discusses the upcoming Blueprint for Maryland’s Future town hall meetings at the Oct. 11 board of education meeting.

There are town hall meetings about the state’s Blueprint education reform plan coming to a location near you and Chief Strategic Officer Jeff Maher expanded on the upcoming series during a St. Mary’s school board meeting held Oct. 11.

The schedule for the town hall meetings — all of which will be held at 6 p.m. at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center in Leonardtown is as follows:

• Tuesday, Nov. 7 — Pillar 1: Early childhood.

Read more here: https://www.somdnews.com/.../article_d88827ca-6c4b-11ee...

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

• Historic St. Mary’s City Community Book Club “A Farthing for your thoughts” will meet every second Wednesday of each month -The club will meet inside The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary on the second Wednesday of each month from 2 - 3:30 p.m. beginning November 15. Anyone interested in joining the club please contact Iris Ford by emailing icford@smcm.edu.

  Sat, Oct 28 | 3pm A Cosmic Symphony presents A Cosmic Homecoming directed by William F. Esterling featuring Julia Henderson performing Dvorak’s Cello Concerto along with Copland’s Rodeo - at the Nancy R & Norton T. Dodge Performing Art Center, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

• Sun, October 29^th| 3pm A Cosmic Symphony presents A Cosmic Homecoming at Huntington High School - Same program as above- these concerts are entirely FREE of charge and tickets are not required.

St. Mary’s County Museum Division - please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.

St. Mary’s County Museums Announce Winter Operations -Clement’s Island Museum Water Taxi to End Service Until Maryland Day 2024.

• Oct 27 & 28, 2023 | 5pm – 9pm -The Haunting at Piney Point: A Family Friendly Halloween Experience at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. For more information: Phone: 301-994-1471, https://fb.me/e/4Bs3XYfrW

Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222.  https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992

The Drayden African American Schoolhouse - Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook page at Facebook or call (301) 994-1471.