Here’s What is Happening This Week 8.9.2023.
TPP PROGRAM UPDATES
SAVE THE DATE! Sept 27the for next TPP/ANA Panel!
September 12th, 2023, 9:00am - 10:00am- Mr. Alan F. Estevez, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, Bureau of Industry and Security, and former Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, discusses Logistics Challenges in the U.S. – Why an integrated military-industry approach is critical in this contested security environment at USMSM, SMART Bldg. Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/estevez/
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.
Special Thanks to our TPP Members hosting professional development sessions, AVIAN, KBR, Precise Systems and UMD/ USMSM. TechPort, Bell, and the Pax River Naval Air Museum for hosting our professional development sessions.
Click this link to view the video of the SoMD 2030 Workforce Development program: https://youtu.be/LrhMQQsIVGg.
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 IS Hiring! Title: HR Manager/Staff Accountant. Work Location: Lexington Park, MD. Position Status: Full Time. More here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment_opportunities/
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATIONS
Tech Bridge – NAVALX https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx
- Department of the Navy issued the pre-release of its 23.4 Open Topics BAA, which opened to receive until August 15, 2023. There will be two ‘Ask me Anything’ sessions for Q&A on the open topic call. More information is available at: https://navysbir.com/open_topic.htm”
401 TechBridge - CONNECT, CREATE, COMMERCIALIZE - Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a new venture, a seasoned executive helping to grow an established business, or a small team of inventors with a game-changing idea. You’re all innovators, and all with the same goal. To get your product into customer hands. Interested In Learning More about 401 Tech Bridge? Read more here: https://go.polarismep.org/webmail/872251/509269558/2df8760938ff8690697b9eb4ac7cfcb0873a1b87c0ada71ba6e0362d9fc60918.
EDUCATION
Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org
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! AMP/TJR are seeking employers that want to offer students apprenticeships. Application Door closing soon - Youth Apprentice Industry Request form found 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.
- The College of Southern Maryland and The Patuxent Partnership are pleased to announce that three incoming CSM students have been awarded full scholarships under the TPP Pathways Scholarship. For information on scholarships at CSM, visit https://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/credit-costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/.
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Upcoming events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
- Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm - The Judge William O. E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture presented by Nina Totenberg, NPR’s Award-Winning Legal Affairs Correspondent Famous for Her Supreme Court coverage; Author of “Dinners with Ruth” (2022) at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.
- Wednesday, October 25 at 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.
- September 18-22, 2023- Hack The Building 2.0. Hospital Edition- at the DreamPort facility in Columbia, MD- Registration: Hack the Building 2 Hospital Edition Passes – MISI – There is limited Availability so don’t wait to register! Note: Call for Speakers and Sponsors for Hack The Railroad 2023 - Safeguarding the Future of Rail Systems- More here: Hack The Railroad 2023 – MISI October 25-26, 2023 at the DreamPort Facility, Columbia MD
GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs. More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/
NEWS
The Daily Record | August 2: Unique MATRIX Lab makes southern Maryland a standout education partner for local STEM employers. As the hub of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem, TEDCO celebrates the university and higher education partners that are essential to building regional STEM pipelines and creating spaces for cutting-edge research... you can read the content in details following link: https://thedailyrecord.com/sponsored_content/unique-matrix-lab-makes-southern-maryland-a-standout-education-partner-for-local-stem-employers/.
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
24th August at 11:30am-What Keeps You Up at Night #6? Hosted by AFCEA Southern Maryland & moderated by Bob Hanley, Vice President Cyber and Engineering, Sabre Systems, Inc.
Panel: Mr. Greg Sleppy, Director Cyber Warfare for Naval Aviation Engineering and Cyber Warfare Group Naval Air Systems Command. See link below for more information: Hosted by Webex, link and information here: https://sabresystems.webex.com/webappng/sites/sabresystems/meeting/info/29dd08453e404d9394a4cd2e59401fa5?siteurl=sabresystems&MTID=ma57cffdd36a5fed41a3d60ac04f41619.
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.
St. Mary’s Young Professionals will be back on Tuesday, September 12th @ Taphouse 1637. Please register HERE if you are interested in joining us for a great night of networking!
'Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) application for the Emerging Leaders (LEAP) Class of 2024. LEAP is a six-month educational program that refines leadership abilities of early- and mid-career professionals who live or work in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Applicants are encouraged to attend the LEAP Information Sessions listed below to learn more and to engage with LSM alumni. 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/ (LSM) LEAP Information Sessions:
Wednesday, August 23: Virtual Information Session, 4:00-5:00pm - Zoom Advance registration is required. Please click HERE to register.'
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. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)
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.
- 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.
JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Attention: St. Mary's County Government email addresses have been changed to "@stmaryscountymd.gov". Please update your address book. "@stmarysmd.com" addresses will no longer be accepted after July 31, 2023.
St. Mary's College of Maryland: smcm.edu
Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 7:00pm - 8:00pm- Nina Totenberg to deliver Constitution Day 2023 Lecture (see info under Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College)
St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website: https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E
St. Mary’s County Library had a great year! Read the annual report to learn about all the amazing accomplishments and successes of the past year. A few highlights: 1,039,565 items checked out and 168,514 digital items were checked out in Fiscal Year 2023 - an 11% increase of digital checkouts over FY2022! St. Mary's County Library has 32,044 card users. 308,551 visitors came to one of our Libraries in FY2023. They provided over 1,400 free programs that nearly 30,000 people attended. 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/.
- August 10-12 & 17-19, 7:30 pm Shakespeare in the City “A Winter’s Tale” State House Lawn. 47418 Old State House Road. St. Mary’s City, Md Shakespeare in the City presented in partnership with The Newtowne Players. Ticket prices Reservations found online at newtowneplayers.org or for information call 301-994-4370.
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/.
St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222. https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992
- Kids Can Join Local Artist for a Variety of Art Classes during Summer at St. Clement’s Island Museum For more information please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit com/SCIMuseum.
- August 12, 2023: Beach Combing. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/1836Ligh
- Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a free day of family fun celebrating the end of summer on the beautiful waterside lawn at St. Clement's Island Museum’s annual Children's Day event.
- September 9, 2023: Hibernate, Migrate or Adapt. More information: (301) 769-2222 or FB link above.
- September 16, 2023, 10am– 4pm - RetroFest on the Potomac -Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. Enjoy LIVE music, great food, beer truck, ice cream, vintage cars and All New Car show, variety of family activities & crafts, lots of "retro" activities and demos throughout the day. Admission is Free. More info (for web): https://www.facebook.com/events/842540050370715
U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:
- October 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/USCTCenter
Saturday, August 19th Solomons Dragon Boat Festival event/sponsorship or registration found here: Solomons Dragon Boat Festival | SMCR (somdcr.org)
St Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen stmcaring@gmail.com | Ph: 301.863.5700 www.stmaryscaring.org
Services are sustained through generous donations from individuals, organizations and community partners as well as the service of dedicated volunteers. See more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-caring-soup-kitchen-moves-to-new-location/. |
