Here's What's Happening This Week 10.23.2024
TPP Program Updates
October 30, 2024, | 8:30 am- 10:30 am - AI Program: “(Almost) Everything You Wanted to Know About AI, But Were Afraid to Ask.” with Joel Josh Simkol, Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subject Matter Expert (SME) , DOD, NAVY, DHS, and Gregg Sleppy, Director, Cyber Warfare for Naval Aviation, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River.(Note program has been extended by 30 minutes)
Location: USMSM. Bldg. 2, Center Hall.
Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/ai-program-almost-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-ai-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
The TPP 2023 to 2024 annual programs slide deck can be found here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Annual-Meeting-Slide-deck.pdf
The link for Warfighters Advance, as discussed by Matt Scassero (TPP board member) with the mission of a “Successful reintegration of every Warfighter,” can be found here: http://www.warfighteradvance.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGGGntleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfKpvjgO8QbGMPUJ5yXwi1DGccH917vrS2zT3pnoLEypdCIPx50ITOklNw_aem_aPxii3qnvzQ9IMKqQnFj_A
The link for Greenwell Foundation website: https://greenwellfoundation.org/
Mark these dates on your calendar!
· 12/11/2024 - 25.1/A NAVAIR SBIR/STTR Topic Launch
· 3/13/2025 SPARK! Fair SMART Bldg (note date change)
· 3/26/2025 TPP 3rd Annual Defense Summit
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. Learn more at: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/ Contact: Bonnie Green, SoMD 2030, Executive Director at bonnie.green@paxpartnership.org for more information.
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!
Seeking a Full-Time Accountant. For more information and to apply click here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment-opportunities/ or contact michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD - NAVAIR
Tech Bridge–NAVAL https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/southern-maryland/default.aspx
EDUCATION
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10 am – 2 pm- St. Mary’s County Public Schools - Maryland 2024 STEM (STEAM) Festival – “Engineering: Ideas To Reality.” at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds.
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Subscribe to their newsletter here:
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Website: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
Tuesday, October 29,2024 | 10 am - 2 pm. SMCM - FALL 2024 CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR event is a fantastic opportunity to hire interns, graduating seniors, and current students, as well as to inspire students exploring your industry by showcasing the incredible work you do.
SMCM - FALL 2024 CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR - REGISTRATION
For questions, please contact Cindy Greb at cwgreb@smcm.edu or call 240-895-4203.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024,| 10 am-2 pm NAWCAD, will be at the SMCM Fall Career Fair. Opportunity details below.
SSEP- STEM Student Employment Program. Link: https://paxpartnership.org/naval-air-warfare-center-aircraft-division/
SEAP- Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program High School Students 16+ years old. Link: https://paxpartnership.org/seap-science-engineering-apprenticeship-program/
NREIP - Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program Enrolled students (BS, MS, PhD) 18+ years old. Link: https://paxpartnership.org/nreip-naval-research-enterprise-internship-program/
DCAIP Department of Defense – DoD College Acquisition Internship Program- To enroll or for more info: https://paxpartnership.org/nadp-naval-acquisition-development-program-non-stem-opportunities/
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration Ongoing for Community Education Courses; CSM offers a variety of Community Education courses in Fall 2024. Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation.
Oct 24, 2024, |6 – 8 pm – CSM Night of Engineering at the USMSM (SMART) Building. The public is invited to CSM’s reimagined Night of Engineering for an interactive and hands-on approach to introducing students interested in majoring in Engineering. Get a glimpse of the transfer opportunities for CSM students to complete a four-year degree, tap into internship possibilities and be introduced to career opportunities after graduation, and tour the Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology Building (SMART). Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2024/10/night-of-engineering-oct24.html
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, January 17, 2025 -The 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) at the USMSM SMART Building. The award ceremony is on the same afternoon. The Science Fair is open to the St. Mary’s County residents, and is the perfect venue for students to share their talents in experimental methodologies, engineering design and testing, and other scientific projects.
The SMCSEF website at Home - St Marys Science Fair (smcsef.org) contains links to General Information, Science and Engineering Categories, and Judging Information.
Please check the website for ways to partner with SMCSEF, including sponsoring awards and scholarships, advertising opportunities, and volunteering as board members, judges, and project mentors. Contact Mark Ragland, SMCSEF President, at smcsefpresident@protonmail.com for additional information. Deadline for advertising materials is Monday, January 6, 2025. Please send advertisement artwork and questions directly to Samantha Nelson at smnelson@smcps.org
More information and sponsorship form here: https://paxpartnership.org/the-2025-st-marys-county-science-and-engineering-fairsmcsef-friday-january-17-2025-at-the-usmsm-smart-building/ - Thank you for your support!
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are copied to: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 9 am-2 pm Connect to Capital - Business Speed Lending and Regional Resource Day! The Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region- College of Southern Maryland, BI Building, Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646
Free Registration Required: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17870
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges found here:
Read the latest article on “Middle-Skill Careers Offer a Path to the Middle Class” here: https://mailchi.mp/mdacc.org/middle-skills-opportunities
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Become a PRNAM member today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
Saturday, October 26, 2024| 1 – 3 pm-Trunk or Treat! Get ready for some spooky fun! Children in costume will receive free admission during the event with adult admission.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQWrUM28p5cckrjtLawRJE7N00Sm9R0XewEu9LTWtbKpa7yA/viewform
November 6, 2024, |5 to 7 pm - UMD MATRIX Lab's next Evening@SMART. UMD Professor Dr. Derek Paley will be presenting his research on “Autonomy in robotic perception and situational awareness” at the USMSM SMART Building - Find more information here: https://matrix.umd.edu/events/eveningsmart
Register here: https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-1106
November 14, 2024, | 9 am to 5 pm – Register for University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for their Autonomy Summit focused on current and future uses of autonomous technologies, and how we know when we can trust autonomy. Learn more here: https://go.umd.edu/autonomy-summit-1114
Register here: https://go.umd.edu/summit-reg-1114
DOD Issues Class Deviation on Cybersecurity Standards for Covered Contractor Information Systems. The class deviation is available on the Defense Pricing and Contracting Public website
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000814-24-DPC.pdf.
St. Mary’s County TechBook's new edition is still in progress, PLEASE update your organization’s information. Deadline for submission: October 31, 2024. Update profile here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/techbook/?utm_campaign=TechBook%20Request%20for%20Updates&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_SgGmodJJsyXex265rfjhfjVAKqyD928Ja3dIXD0OgwLrSmRm9lJG5fN1kiDPULv6Y_IOfYvWIGe70GVkYIeD2sMbMUIS6eRQw9
The businesses that call St. Mary’s County home provide products and services beyond the shores of the Patuxent and Potomac. Share your St. Mary’s County Around the World story here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/AroundTheWorld/utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz_ny0D_pGHNj3frXYA81U6q11eHGFwUSdRm2YwYuxS2h_TQUJzyQARKb_StwiLnP7yszGFGSLJCpMEFIDacP74FKginwhnNuOYf7Oz6HptLg6Gps0&_hsmi=311459769&utm_content=311459769&utm_source=hs_email
Did you know Maryland offers a free tool to help defense contractors grow their business in Maryland?
See how the Maryland Defense Network helps defense contractors:
· Discover New Partners & Be Discoverable
· Find Contracting Opportunities
· Research Spending Trends & Create Reports
Create an account or log in to an existing account to start exploring all the ways the Maryland Defense Network can help you! More information here: https://marylanddefensenetwork.org/
INCOSE SOMD https://www.incose.org/ Is running monthly "Systems Engineering Forums! Anyone with an interest in systems engineering is welcome to participate. We are looking for engineering-themed opportunities to get more engaged. For details or to share please contact INCOSE.
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories and research centers, that fosters commercialization, best practice strategies, and opportunities for accelerating federal technologies out of the labs and into the marketplace. The FLC is here to promote, facilitate, and educate labs and industry about that process. FLC Newsletter registration: https://federallabs.org/flc-highlights/flc-digest-newsletter
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com
Check out their NO-Cost Online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
SBDC and the Baltimore District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) are launching a series of "Access to Funding" events across the state. Tailored for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital, funds for recovery, or growth financing, these events provide a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with a variety of lenders in a dynamic speed lending format. Find a location near you and register for this pivotal networking event. Registration: https://www.sba.gov/events?keyword=Funding&field_event_dates_value=All&district=56&in_person_or_online=All
Mark your Calendars! December 4, 2024 TEDCO’s 2024 Entrepreneur Expo at Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel - TEDCO’s premier event, this year’s Expo will attract over 1,000 top entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, legislators, and influencers from across the region. Network, learn, and be inspired as we highlight the incredible talent and resources our state has to offer. Check out the prospectus for sponsorship and exhibiting information. More registration details are coming soon!
Connect with Maryland’s B2G sector by attending conferences, industry days, and other events. Information here: https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/?&ql=y&search=y The new program aims to expand assistance to underserved entrepreneurs and businesses. Read more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2024/tedco-announces-business-resource-information-development-guidance
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Monthly Small Biz Bulletin https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/Business-Resources.aspx
NEWS
Maryland Apprenticeship Connector Launches 'Apprentice Connect' Website to Strengthen Statewide Workforce Pipeline - The Apprentice Connect website Apprentice Connect, was designed to simplify access to apprenticeship programs by offering tailored information based on the user’s role and location. By providing localized resources across Maryland’s counties and cities, the platform ensures direct connection to the people, organizations, and programs that matter most in our communities. The launch of this platform at TPP on Oct 17th is especially timely as Maryland continues to build momentum in addressing workforce shortages through innovative programs like the Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP). During the 2023-2024 school year, AMP celebrated significant milestones, with over 1,000 active youth apprentices and more than 300 approved employers participating across the state. Programs like AMP are critical in expanding opportunities for non-traditional industries and ensuring that Maryland’s future workforce is diverse, skilled, and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) has commenced a search for its eighth president with the naming of a Presidential Search Committee, following the May 9, 2024 announcement from President Tuajuanda C. Jordan, Ph.D., that she will retire in June 2025. See more here: https://www.smcm.edu/presidential-search/
SMCM Announces New Office of Community Outreach and Engagement with Caroline King, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement Read more here: https://inside.smcm.edu/news/2024/10/st-marys-college-maryland-announces-new-office-community-outreach-and-engagement
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that Jose Gonzalez, RADM Bert Johnston, USN (ret), and Jay Webster have joined the board as its newest directors. The three were voted in at the October board meeting. With 23 volunteer members, the CSM Foundation serves as the fundraising organization of the college by connecting donors and regional partners with students, faculty, and staff to enhance access to higher education, to ensure learners have the resources they need to succeed, and to create educational pathways that improve lives. Read more here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2024/csm-foundation-welcomes-jose-gonzalez-bert-johnston-and-jay-webster-as-new-board-members.html
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Tri-County Council (TCC) - Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email: BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe. More here: https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/ Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs!
http://paxpartnership.app.neoncrm.com///C:/Users/VandyYoung/Downloads/Featured%20Hot%20Jobs-New%20(12).pdf
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St Mary’s College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/ Check for events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?page=1
EVENTS: Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (SMCM)
November 1, 2024 | 7-9pm Brubeck Brothers Quartet w/ Camille Thurman
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Last weekend of their Guided Tour Season
November 13, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with the Cast & Crew of “Grandma’s Hands”
December 7 - Winter Wonderland Wreathmaking Workshops
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - See all events & register here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit museums.stmarysmd.com.
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