Here’s What is Happening This Week 10.4.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

Thurs, Oct 19 | 8:30 - 9:30am – TPP Annual Meeting – TPP invites members and colleagues to join us for our Annual Meeting! Highlights of TPP’s activities in FY2023. Guest speaker Dr. Yolanda Wilson, President, College of Southern Maryland.  Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-2023-annual-meeting/

Wed, Oct 25, | 8:30am – 4:00pm - NAWCAD Industry Day at USMSM SMART –Building. Agenda coming soon. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/nawcad-industry-day-october-25-2023/

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.

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.

Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 & TPP Programs Director via email at Jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org or attend a virtual info session. 

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

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS FOR COMPANIES
-Tues, Oct 10th @ 1pm
-Wed, Oct 18th @ 10am
-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 to participate in this event with this Google form.  Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 8.

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

WE ARE HIRING!  Employment Opportunities with TPP for a HR Manager/Staff Accountant at our Lexington Park, MD, office. Read more and apply here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment_opportunities/

 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

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/.

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/

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.

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.  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.

• Seventy-two CSM students who recently completed programs to become Certified Medical Administrative Assistants, Certified Nursing/Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technicians, Dental Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, Medical Coding Specialists, Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Practical Nurses, and Paramedics were celebrated. To view photos from this event, visit https://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/summer23hcrr.
• Training solutions for businesses, powered by the College of Southern Maryland. Contact them here: https://workforce.csmd.edu

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/.

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 beloware 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.

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.

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#.

Sat, Oct 7 | 6:00 -10:00pm LEAP Forward 10^th 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/.

Navy League Patuxent River Council - Record participation, including members of the Naval Sea Cadets and Junior ROTC, attended the membership Taste of Maryland celebration of 300 years of Mattapany on September 16^th.  The goal of the Navy League - Patuxent River Council is to bring together local community, military, and civilians to learn more about the Navy League and to encourage new membership. The Navy League provides support to our sea services personnel and their families and youth programs. They also advocate for our sea services and educate the public and Congress on the importance of the services to our nation’s defense.  Not a member? Use links to registration. Individual Membership - Navy League of the United States and Corporate Membership - Navy League of the United States

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.  

• 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

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:

• Oct 7-8, | 12:00pm- 5:00pm - Southern Maryland Heritage Festival The Historic Sotterley festival is a celebration of Southern Maryland food, culture, history, and the people that make it unique. The two-day event will feature music, food trucks, artisan vendors, family activities, demos, exhibits, and more. Purchase Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-maryland-heritage-festival-tickets-668459559537?aff=ebdsoporgprofile        
• Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4CA5AF22AAFA7-44531143-southern#/

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

• Tues, Oct 17, | 12:00 to 01:00pm Women's Luncheon Series "Women, Wealth, and Wellbeing" with Jennifer Dahill, Senior Regional Consultant at MFS Investment Management presents "Women, Wealth, and Wellbeing". Lunch provided at The Ale House, Admiral's room, Lexington Park. See SMCChamber calendar above.

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.

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. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 11 from 2 - 3 pm, book ideas will be welcome!

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/.

• Looking for Volunteers! 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. 

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, 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:

• 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.

• Sat, Oct 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or https://www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum

 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.