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Here’s What is Happening This Week 9.20.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

Wed, Sept 27 | 5:00 - 7:00pm, TPP/ANA Panel with keynote speaker: RDML Michael Donnelly, Director, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Panelists: RADM John ‘Chet’ Lemmon, PEO-T - Christopher ‘Newg’ Boyle, CAPT, USN (Ret.), LVC Training Technology Director, Fleet Forces Command - CAPT Kevin ‘Tripper’ McGee, PMA-205, Matt Everson, Test & Evaluation Director, (NAWCTSD) Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-panel-september-27-2023/

Tues, Oct 3 | 10:00 - 11:00am – RADM Nancy Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington – Update: NDW & Pax River NAS at USMSM, Bldg. 2, Center Hall Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/title-ft-rear-admiral-nancy-lacore/

Wed, Oct 4, | 8:30 – 10:30am – TPP Program: “What is happening at the Aeropark”- More info and registration here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/what-is-happening-at-the-aeropark.

Thurs, Oct 19 | 8:30 - 9:30am – TPP Annual Meeting – TPP invites members and colleagues to join us for our Annual Meeting! Executive Director, Ms. Bonnie M. Green, will talk about some of TPP’s highlights in FY2023. Guest speaker Dr. Yolanda Wilson, President, CSM. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-2023-annual-meeting/

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.

Mark your calendar! Important dates are coming up for the Summer 2024 college internship program.

  • Oct 2: Portal opens for companies to post internship opportunities for Summer 2024
  • Nov 3: deadline for posting company profiles/job descriptions
  • Virtual info sessions for companies:  Tues, Oct 10 at 1pm -  Wed, Oct 18 at 11am  -  Fri, Oct 27 at 10am
  • Nov 6: portal opens for college students to apply
  • Dec 8: deadline for college students to apply

Registration will open next month for companies to participate in the 2nd annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair for 9th & 10th graders @ USMSM SMART building on February 1, 2024.

Learn more by visiting the SoMD 2030 website: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/ or following on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/somd-2030-workforce-development.

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 has been 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.

Tues, Sept 26-28,  PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2023 -The Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) is planning to host an Industry Event in order to provide opportunities for industry to learn about the technology needs of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PEO(U&W) and the Navy’s Unmanned Community with the potential for follow-on briefings regarding technologies that industry has developed. More here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peouw-industry-event-2023-registration-691712479647

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 - 2nd 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.

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!  Employers seeking student apprentices, application form 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.

  • CSM was recently featured in The Community College Daily-- a national publication produced by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) because of CSM's homeschool program's rapid growth, and to highlight CSM's commitment to deepening relationships with southern Maryland's homeschool communities.

 

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.

 

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

  • October 25-26, 2023 Hack The Railroad 2023 - Safeguarding the Future of Rail Systems- More here: Note: Call for Speakers and Sponsors for Hack The Railroad 2023 – MISI at the DreamPort Facility, Columbia MD

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/.

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.

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

Leadership Southern Maryland Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Application Deadline is September 30th. LEAP provides early- and mid-career professionals a series of six, monthly career development “experiences” (January through June), in which they refine their leadership skills via a curriculum focused on self-discovery, teamwork, and networking. Participants enhance their leadership and teamwork skills and expand their network. The LEAP 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/

Mon, Oct 2 - Project Opportunity – Free entrepreneur Training Classes for Veterans" https://www.project-pportunity.com/registration/ Orientation Monday September 17 6:30-8:30 at Hilton Garden Inn, 10385 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf.

Applying for manufacturing 4.0 Program - The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers (up to 250 employees) to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices to remain competitive and drive growth. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Apply here: https://mdmep.org/applying-for-the-manufacturing-4-0-program-tips-best-practices-and-questions-answered/.

Sat, Oct 7 | 6:00 -10:00pm LEAP Forward 10th Anniversary Celebration, NSBE Jr CASH at USMSM, SMART Bldg. For tickets & sponsor information, poster with QR code here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/leap-foward-10th-anniversary-celebration/

Sat, Oct 21| 9am -4pm NASA Langley Research Center is opening its doors for the 2023 Open House! Visit the website for details related to entry process, transportation, parking, activities and more here: https://oh.larc.nasa.gov/oh/openhouse/.

Mon, Oct 23 | 5 -7 pm - St. Mary’s Young Professionals will be back Xella Winery & Vineyard, 26781 Laurel Grove RD, Mechanicville. Please register HERE if you are interested join for a great night of networking!

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/.

MD Dept of Commerce opportunities: Resources for MD.z Video Lottery Terminal Funds here: 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.  

 

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.   

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

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

Sept 24, 2023 | 2 - 5 pm -The Community Mediation Center, in partnership with local organizations, has planned “Community Conversations,” a series of monthly community dialogs where people from St. Mary’s County can discuss topics of interest and concern in a safe, encouraging and conducive space. Next up will be a conversation hosted by the St. Mary’s County Museum Division at the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center at the Lexington Manor Passive Park where the community is welcome to attend free and engage in the discourse. For more information please call 301-475-9118 or visit CommunityMediationSMC.org.

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

Sat, Sept 30 | 1pm – 4pm- A Taste of St. Mary’s on the Square at Leonardtown- admission and parking free.

St. Mary’s County Library had a great year!  More here: https://express.adobe.com/page/KB5zMXXGOOKKx/

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

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

  • Sept 23 |10am -4pm Militia Muster at Historic St. Mary’s City - The annual re-enactor event will take place on September 23 and is free to the public. For more information about the event please contact (301) 994-4371, (301) 994-4372, or HSMCdigsHistory.org.

 Sat, Sept 30 | 12pm-10pm - Blessing of the Fleet - Volunteers are needed to guide visitors and assist with activities. All information will be provided prior to the event. For more information contact: Joi Lowe/HSMC Volunteer Coordinator at joi.lowe@maryland.gov

 

Sat, Sep 23 | 11:00am - 4:00pm - RiverFest, a celebration of the St. Mary’s River and its watershed. We’re on the web at www.smrwa.org.

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/.

  • The 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 in order to teach museum customers how to fly an airplane. Our first Train-The-Trainer class consists of 4 high school students Alex Brown, Alec Denney, Aarav Sharma, and Rishi Sheth, are currently about halfway through the curriculum. Students will graduate as Trainer Instructors.

 

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

  • 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, com/1836Light, https://fb.me/e/4Bs3XYfrW

 

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

U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:

  • Tues, Sept 26, | 10 am to 4 pm at the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division announces a two-part event highlighting the profound and significant contributions of St. Mary’s County’s U.S. Colored Troops and Medal of Honor recipients. Also, a free lecture featuring author James S. Price, writer of “The Battle of New Market Heights: Freedom Will be Theirs by the Sword”, will be held at 6:30pm at the Lexington Park Library.
  • Sat, Oct 14, 2023 -Families, kids and adults of all ages can enjoy free outdoor activities while visiting the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park on the second Saturday of October. Free but please register.

 

  • 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.

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