Here’s What is Happening This Week 11.1.2023.
TPP PROGRAM UPDATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Brent Droste Sadler, author of “U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century” retired submariner and advisor to senior Naval Commanders and the DOD will be speaking followed by a book signing at St. Mary’s Hall, SMCM, on November 29 | 5:30pm
This is a joint TPP, Center for the Study of Democracy program.
Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-csd-program-brent-sadler/
See Link for “U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century” here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/us-naval-power-21st-century?mc_cid=7743c70eeb&mc_eid=b884a158f3
"Brent Sadler has written a provocative and important book. It is especially timely, addressing the important challenges to U.S. national security posed by China and Russia. Sadler, a retired submariner and advisor to senior Naval commanders and civilian defense officials, has the experience and qualifications to address the security problems currently facing the Navy and the nation. His book is particularly valuable for offering a whole-of-government approach to meeting the nation’s security challenges, with the Navy as the necessary central force in guaranteeing national security."— Bernard D. Cole, Capt., USN (Ret.), Author of China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and Diplomacy (USNIP, 2016)
Save the Date! Wed, Dec 13, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00pm - TPP/ANA - Panel
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.
Learn more details about the SoMD 2030 workforce development initiative: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/
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 6th, deadline to apply and submit all requested materials is Friday, December 8.
Contact: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org or for information attend a virtual info session.
Link to join virtual info sessions https://thepaxpartnership.webex.com/meet/tpp
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 2nd 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 or organization to participate in this event with this Google form. Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 8.
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
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.
Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Industry Day has been postponed. Stay tuned for updates.
EDUCATION
Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org
TPP is leading the 2023 Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) for the fifth year. Students throughout Maryland are invited to participate and compete for scholarships and the opportunity to present at the national level!
TPP Pathways Scholarship Application for 2024 - 2025 OPENS NOVEMBER 1st, 2023! https://csmd.academicworks.com/opportunities/3953
The scholarship will be awarded to two graduating high school seniors who plan on attending CSM and majoring in engineering. Student(s) will be eligible to receive a full scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and books for up to two years, providing they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and remain in good standing. Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
More information here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/tpp-pathways-scholarship-opens-for-application/ Contact information: CSM Foundation at 301-934-7599, or csmfoundation@csmd.edu
In a Crab Shell biweekly digital newsletter breaks out the new rules for Financial Aid #115/ See the new prototype app for Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and more here on TPP’s Stem-Link website: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/in-a-crab-shell-newsletter/
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.
- The College of Southern Maryland along with their tri-county partners including the Departments of Economic Development, the local Chambers of Commerce, The Patuxent Partnership, and the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland are conducting an industry survey. Their goal is to assess the local labor force and industry needs to ensure a steady pipeline of talented candidates that meet the hiring and training needs of organizations like yours.
Please take a moment to share your organization’s workforce training needs and the skills and competencies you are looking for in potential employees in a short, six question survey. All responses will be collated by CSM's Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research Department. Your feedback is voluntary. Please participate only once. The survey will be open until Nov. 10. Please email pir@csmd.edu to learn more about the survey. Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief six question survey. Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Labor_Force_Need_Survey
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Upcoming events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
- Nov 9 | 4:45pm “Misinformation in and about Science” lecture by Jevin D. West - Co-author of the book "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World" Jevin West is an associate professor in the Information School at the University of Washington. Venue: the Campus Center, Cole Cinema.
- Subscribe to the CSD newsletter here: https://smcm.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1a33d5cd943768d4b00dec4fa&id=a5d327581a
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/.
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 below are 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.
Thurs, Nov 16 | 8:30-10:30am Inaugural Leadership Southern Maryland Lecture - A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America's Schools presented by Leadership Southern Maryland in partnership with The Patuxent Partnership, CSM Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr., Center for Leadership, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Educational Studies, and KBR. What kind of education does America owe our children? In diagnosing the current practices and priorities of American education, Dr. David Steiner, Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, presupposes a collective public interest in creating a well-educated next generation. Venue: College of Southern Maryland Center for Health Sciences, Room 106. Hughesville. Free and open to the public. Continental breakfast. RSVP via EventBrite. Information: info@leadershipsomd.org
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.
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/.
- Volunteers Needed! 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 visitors how to fly an airplane.
You can help get students interested in Naval Aviation careers!
Maryland Department of Labor:
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#.
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.
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.
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.
JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
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/.
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. More Upcoming Events: Tour season is over! will open again until May.
Nov 10th | 6:00-8:00 pm - St. Mary’s County Library Foundation- at Leonardtown Library, is hosting a fundraiser to benefit their new mobile library, starting in December. Thus the name "The Word on the Street." Dr. Travis Parno, Acting Executive Director of Historic St. Mary's City, will present on fascinating recent finds there and our county’s history. Catering by Quality Street and Port of Leonardtown Winery will pour great wines. Tickets at https://www.stmalib.org/about-us/st-marys-county-library-foundation/, or a check may be mailed to St. Mary’s County Library Foundation, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, 20650. Tickets cost $40 per person or $75 for two. Connect here: www.stmalib.org/about-us/st-marys-county-library-foundation/
St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website: https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E
St. Mary's school board announces Blueprint town hall schedule!
Chief Strategic Offer Jeff Maher discusses the upcoming Blueprint for Maryland’s Future town hall meetings at the Oct. 11 board of education meeting.
There are town hall meetings about the state’s Blueprint education reform plan coming to a location near you and Chief Strategic Officer Jeff Maher expanded on the upcoming series during a St. Mary’s school board meeting held Oct. 11.
The schedule for the town hall meetings — all of which will be held at 6 p.m. at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center in Leonardtown is as follows:
- Tuesday, Nov. 7 — Pillar 1: Early childhood
- Tuesday, Dec. 5 — Pillar 4: Resources for student success
Note: Pillars 2 & 3 in early 2024
Get more information here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-school-board-announces-blueprint-town-hall-schedule/.
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 beginning Nov 15 | 2 - 3:30 pm. Anyone interested in joining the club please contact Iris Ford by emailing icford@smcm.edu.
- Nov 16 | 7pm Dennis J. Pogue, PhD, Associate Research Professor, UMD, College Park, lecture: Documenting the Domestic Architecture of Chesapeake Slavery. Free. Info: 301.994.4370 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.org
- Nov 24 & 25 | 10 am - 4 pm Hearth and Home- Take a fall walk through the museum's outdoor grounds as we bid goodbye for the year on the last open weekend of 2023. Bring canned goods for Chaplin House and save $1 on admission! General admission. Free for members. Info: 301.994.4370 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.org
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
- Mary’s County Museums Announce Winter Operations -Clement’s Island Museum Water Taxi to End Service Until Maryland Day 2024.
Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222. https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992
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. |
