Here's What's Happening This Week 7.9.2025
TPP Program & Updates
SoMD 2030 builds the STEM pipeline, increases career opportunities, and connects talented students with Southern MD apprenticeships and internships. For questions contact: Chris Abell, SoMD 2030, Workforce Development Director at chris.abell@paxpartnership.org.
The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website
here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.
TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information at 301-866-4088 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP IS HIRING!
Our Finance Director, MaryKay Myers, is retiring on August 1st, 2025. The search continues!
Job Description here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment-opportunities/
SPECIAL NOTICE!
Seeking Industry Input from the Government on a Fall Industry Day
- Important Broad Topics Industry wishes to have the entire collective briefed on
- Breakouts by RO of upcoming requirements or overall strategies moving forward
- Desired Breakout Sessions
- Training to be provided by the Government
- Training / Info briefs to be provided by Industry to other Industry and Government
- Round Table Topics, e.g. (Collection of Gov and Industry in open format Q&A / discussion sessions)
- CMMC L2 implementation
- SB and increasing participation in S&T
- Source Selection Criteria
- Labor Categories, SCA, BLS, cost realism (DoD vs Non-DoD)
Your input is important to us and we need time to down select, identify critical personnel, facility planning, etc.
Please submit feedback no later than July 10th.
Reply to: Christopher Beard, Mission Systems and DAiTA Group Acquisition Lead Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Christopher.m.beard6.civ@us.navy.mil (w) 301-995-2421
TPP – NAWCAD - NAVAIR - TECH BRIDGE
30 July, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm AFCEA & TechPort present “Tech at the Edge” – An afternoon focused on innovation, networking, and cutting-edge technology in Southern Maryland. Engage in technology displays from companies delivering innovative solutions while enjoying tastings from St Mary’s own Tabacco Barn Distillery. More information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afcea-techport-tech-at-the-edge-tickets-1442563057939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
EDUCATION
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) want local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2025, and we don't want you to miss out! Companies in St. Mary’s County that would like to participate should complete the 2025-2026 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ and submit it to kawhite@smcps.org. Please check out the AMP/TJR video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Information, news, and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses.
Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation
NEWS: CSM is a subrecipient of the first round of funding from Maryland’s new Road to Careers initiative. In partnership with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, CSM will lead a new Integrated Education and Training (IET) program for GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) students that combines foundational learning with job-specific training. Ellen Flowers-Fields, Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at CSM says, “We’re helping learners move forward academically and professionally, all while building a strong pipeline of local talent for in-demand trades.”
SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
Combat Robotics-growingSTEMS offers three separate Combat Robotics opportunities. Between weekend summer camps, a 1lb weight class local competition, and a travel team consisting of 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb combat robots, growingSTEMS has a lot to offer!
Website link for all 3 combat programs and sign-up deadlines:
https://growingstems.org/combat-robotics/
Videos:
RESOURCES & EVENTS
July 16, 2025, 8:30Ppm Philippines Defense Industry Webinar 2025 Join to learn more about business opportunities in the Philippines defense market:https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USITATRADE/bulletins/3e651ea
August 6, 2025 | 5:30 pm Dr. Yiannis Aloimonos "Minimal Active Perception for Embodied AI Design in Nano UAV Autonomy" at the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for the next presentation in their Evening@SMART program. Register now at https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-0806
Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
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Summer hours open Tuesday - Friday until 6 pm. Regular Hours for the weekend. Flight Simulators open Tuesday - Sunday!
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The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- The PRNAM Association is seeking a commission-based Business Development Representative. Resumes may be sent to scott.gray@paxmuseum.org
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow social media, and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
July small business courses found here:
https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1
Greenwell Foundation is seeking Nature Volunteers to provide support for our PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! You can learn more and apply here.
TEDCO Leading innovation to market- find funding/explore resources https://www.tedcomd.com/
Newsletter Link: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters
Events calendar: https://www.tedcomd.com/events
NEWS
FYSA: MODERNIZING DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS AND SPURRING INNOVATION IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
Executive Orders
Read more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modernizing-defense-acquisitions-and-spurring-innovation-in-the-defense-industrial-base/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) The National Public Honors College Website: https://www.smcm.edu/
Events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?utm_source=www&utm_medium=link&utm_term=&utm_content=header-menu&utm_campaign=engagement
Note the venue for the events below:
River Concert Series- Town House Green- Check here for dates and times https://inside.smcm.edu/events/river-concert-series-2025
- July 11 | 7 pm - 9 pm A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring José Cueto, violin
- July 18 | 7 pm - 9 pm Everything Old is New Again/ Ottorino Respighi
- July 25 | 7 pm - 9 pm Rhapsody in Blue/ Thomas Pandolfi, piano soloist
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here:
https://www.sotterley.org/events/
Docents and Visitor Center Assistants Needed!
Volunteer form: https://sotterley.org/?ff_landing=6
· July 18 | 5:30 pm - Pursuit of Freedom Specialty Tour
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - CALENDAR UPDATES: July events at Historic St. Mary's City here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
- 19 Jul 2025 |10 am – 12 pm Maryland Dove Passenger Sail- For reservations, contact the Public Programs office at 301-994-4371 /4372 Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm or email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov
Find Local Farmers Markets Near You! Southern Maryland Buy Local Guide Available Now- Your one-stop resource support for local farmers and enjoy the best of SoMD. View the SoMD Farmers Market Guide HERE
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up:
https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Planning a Conference or meeting, St Mary’s County is a prime location. Partner with organizations to highlight local lodging options and 'things to do' for conference attendees of industry days and other meetings/conferences. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Free admission for the Military!
- Walk on the Wild Side with an Artistic Adventure! Register Now for Summer “Art Kids” Classes at St. Clement’s Island Museum with local artist Ellen Duke Wilson - Classes for children ages 7 to 17 at $5 per child. To register, please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit Facebook.com/SCIMuseum
- July 11 | 5:30 am – 8 pm: 25th Anniversary Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Kickoff Event “A Jazz at Sunset Affair on the Potomac” at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. Tickets are $85 per person or $160 per couple (21 and older only). Your ticket includes food, live music, two glasses of wine, and more. Tickets and Information are available at www.PotomacJazzFest.com. Stay updated on festival details by following the event’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum/events
Waterfront Parks: See You at the Beach! Summer is in full swing! Cool off at one of St. Mary's County's three Waterfront Parks: Elms Beach, Myrtle Point and Snow Hill. Entry is free on non-holiday weekdays, and $8 per vehicle for county residents on weekends and holidays. Plan to go multiple weekends? Waterfront Passes are available! For more info: webtrack@stmaryscountymd.gov or call 301-475-4200 x 1800 |
