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Here’s What is Happening This Week 5.17.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 8am-4:30pm - TPP Defense Summit: Naval Aviation and National Security at USMSM SMART Building. For more information, the agenda, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, and registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/2023defensesummit/

Thank you to the Defense Summit sponsors, to-date: NSI The Solutions Company – Contributing Sponsor | SURVICE Engineering Company – Contributing Sponsor and to the exhibitors, signed up: NSI The Solutions Company | Cognito Innovations.

TPP IS HIRING FOR A SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR more info here:  https://paxpartnership.org/employment_opportunities/

Thank you, Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) for awarding The Patuxent Partnership for the Tech Jobs Rule (TJR) apprenticeship program! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=539184145063373&set=pcb.539184185063369 - MEDA shared video of The Patuxent Partnership’s award for Tech Jobs Rule - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuVu0gzQunV-M6KOGeCbNyFVfUa2kA8cC

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 301-866-4011 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org

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.

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATIONS   

Southern Maryland Tech Bridge – NAVALX   https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

EDUCATION

Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to Summer Camps and STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org

2023 STEM-ING Event - Saturday, May 20th · 8:30am - 4pm - STEM-ING is an annual event empowering Southern Maryland middle school girls through STEM. An exciting program is planned for 2023! https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/stem-ing/

Summer Camps - Summer camps information to date: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/summer-camps-2023/

NOTE: Application deadline extended to June 9, 2023 STEM Summer Camp for Future Problem Solvers funded by SoMD 2030 @ USMSM June 20-30, 2023 at SMART Building, USMSM. Admission here:  QR code for scanning here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/stem-summer-camp-usmsm/

Tuesday, June 6th, 4-5:30pm -FYI: Feed Your Imagination: An Overview of Active Vibration Control Technology for Aerospace Applications -USMSM is pleased to present our new series called FYI: Feed Your Imagination. Dr. Mark A. Norris received his PhD in Engineering Mechanics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1986. He has over 35 years of Research and Development experience in the field of Active Vibration Control and Noise/Vibration Testing. Please RSVP on our website: https://usmsm.umd.edu

SOLAR CELL STEM CAMP CAD DESIGN TRAINING funded by SoMD 2030 June 26th to 30th, 2023, 9 am to 3 pm Free:  QR code for scanning here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/solar-cell-stem-camp-cad-design-training-june-26th-to-30th-2023-9-am-to-3-pm/- Free week-long STEM summer camp for high school students at St. Mary's College of Maryland- 30 high school students in SOMD will participate in a free one-week summer STEM camp conducted by the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Materials Science. The opportunity will have the highest impact for students from Great Mills, Leonardtown, Patuxent, St. Mary’s Ryken and Chopticon high schools. High school students of any grade are welcome to apply through the SMCM website at https://inside.smcm.edu/events/smcm-solar-cell-stem-campApplication deadline is June 10.

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule - 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. AMP/TJR are seeking employers that want to offer students apprenticeshipsApplication Door closing soon -  Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form found herehttps://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ 

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.

  • CSM has partnered with University of Maryland, Global Campus to open a UMGC location at the La Plata campus, located at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. The location offers computers, study space and direct access to success coaches for either in-person or virtual academic advising. Space is open to current and prospective UMGC students, including current CSM students, and is located on the ground floor of the Learning Resource Center.

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of MarylandUpcoming 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 The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.

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

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/.

Saturday, June 24 - 8:30am - 12 noon-United Way of Southern Maryland presents THE DAY OF KNOWLEDGE -Join to hear Tri-County Leaders share the impact of COVID on our communities. Then, be a part of crafting the solutions! Your presence is important to have your input as a part of the caring power of our community. Venue: The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, Maryland 20714. FREE but registration is required: https://www.unitedwaysouthernmaryland.org/day-knowledge

Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Visit their website:  https://navyalliance.org/

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 1000-1130Battle of Midway 81st Anniversary Commemoration - NAS Patuxent River Base Theater- Uniform of the day for military/equivalent for civilians; summer whites for participants.

June 5 – 6th 2023- Maryland Defense Forum- Association of Defense Communities (ADF) This is a first-time event for Maryland!- A unique professional development opportunity for leaders from defense-related industries, for military community representatives to meet with their on-base counterparts and state and federal officials to focus on resiliency, mutual support and coordination. Be a part of the conversation and solution to problems plaguing every aspect of the defense community, DoD, contractors, small business, colleges. ADC has now made it free for DoD personnel to register! Venue: Westin Annapolis |100 Westgate Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401 - Registration and information about sponsorship opportunities here: https://defensecommunities.org/regional/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. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

Seeking Small Business to Team Up with Technology Integrators to develop & pitch Novel Technology Solution- The U.S. Army xTech Program, is breaking down barriers to doing business with the Army, while awarding up to $1M in cash prizes and up to $28.5M in Direct to Phase II SBIR awards. The xTechPrime competition is accepting submissions from 25 April – 7 June, 2023. For real-time updates, follow them on social media and visit the website at https://www.xtech.army.mil/ or read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/seeking-small-business-to-team-up-with-technology-integrators/

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.orgto request to subscribe.   

  • TCC has a position open for a Regional Transit Coordinator to manage and administer the Southern Maryland Statewide Coordination and Technical Assistance (SCATA) Program- Apply Online at: https://tccsmd.org/work-with-us/

2 Job Opportunities to work for the Navy as a Community Planning Liaison Officer (CPLO) or enter into a full-time, paid Community Planning Internship. More information and application here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/two-job-opportunities-to-work-for-the-navy/

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

SAVE THE DATE – June 14th, 2023 12-5pm-- NAWCAD Exhibit & Journey-Level Hiring Event- NAWCAD to host Exhibit & Journey-Level Hiring Event. Over 100 positions to fill. Event at USMSM, SMART Building. Pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/22gynscw. Be sure to upload your resume and transcripts to complete registration. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/save-the-date-nawcad-exhibit-journey-level-hiring-event/

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

St. Mary’s Young Professionals NetworkingMonday June 12th at Breton Bay Golf & Country Club 5 to 7pm- See more on the FB page (1) St. Mary's Young Professionals | Facebook

St. Mary's College of Maryland : St. Mary's College of Maryland: The National Public Honors College (smcm.edu)

  • May 20-21st Southern Maryland Folklife Center Workshops - The third annual Folklife Summer Workshops hosted by the Southern Maryland Folklife Center will take place on Saturday, and Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, and will be held at St. Mary's College of Maryland. More here: https://www.somdfolklife.org/events
  • Friday, June 16, from 6 to 9 The Mulberry Music Festival returns this summer kicking off the Juneteenth weekend for the fourth year. Headlined by The JoGo Project, features Oh He Dead, Kevin Howard and The Boneshakers, Carly Harvey, SMCM Class of 2007 and “DC’s Queen of the Blues,” returns as mistress of ceremonies and guest vocalist. The event, held on the College’s Townhouse Green, is free of charge and open to the public. Info on the festival website at edu/mulberry-music-festival

June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21 The Chesapeake Orchestra at River Concert Series under the direction of music director, Jeffrey Silberschlag on the lawn at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Summer 2023! Our 25th Anniversary Season!! For more program information and sponsorship information see https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org.

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

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

  • Sunday, May 21st, 9:00 am - 1:00 pmAeroPark Farmer's Market- Shop small, local business for fresh products and ingredients!

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- Information & register for events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

  • May 17th, 10 am—11 am - Little Explorers: Color, color everywhere!
  • May 18th , 7:00 pm - Lecture: Revealing Richard Orchard: Insights on a 17th Century Ship Master- Info:  301.994.4370 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.org
  • May 19th Registration opens for June 23 & 24 Sin and Scandal at St. Mary’s Adults Only Tour - Registergroups@maryland.gov; 301.994.4371 / 301.994.4372
  • May 25th, 1:30 to 3:00 pm the Maryland Dove will be joining Destination Southern Maryland in Piscataway Park to celebrate the launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, featuring the Governor of Maryland as the keynote speaker!

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/

  • Wednesday May 24th from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Join Us for Our #FlightLineWalk- Enjoy a walk on the Flight Line to start your day. This event is free for everyone. #FlightLineWalk!

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 Art Kids - For more information regarding St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids, or to sign up your child, please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit  com/SCIMuseum.

St. Mary’s County Museums to Host Monthly Activities during Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series

St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton's Point):

  • September 9, 2023: Hibernate, Migrate or Adapt. More information: (301) 769-2222 or com/SCIMuseum

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point):

  • August 12, 2023: Beach Combing. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/1836Light

U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:

  • June 10, 2023: Insects & Jack-o-Lantern Seed Starts
  • October 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/USCTCenter

Saturday, May 20th, 2023, 3pm – 6pmOn the Water's Edge Concert Featuring J. Armsworthy, for Leonardtown Music Festival at Leonardtown Wharf.

June 10th, 2023Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Warrior 5k Fun Run/Walk Lexington Manor Passive Park. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/mc-events/patuxent-habitat-for-humanity-warrior-5k-fun-run-walk-on-june-10th-2023-at-lexington-manor-passive-park/?mc_id=124

Saturday June 3rd 9am -12pm Great Mills Community Clean-Up- Sign up to volunteer: www.tinyurl.com/stmaryscdc23 - Find out more about sponsorship opportunities and donations here: https://stmaryscdc.org

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