Here’s What is Happening This Week 1.18.2023   

TPP Program Updates:

January 31 @ 830 am - Presenting SOMD 2030, a workforce development initiative.  Learn about paid internships for Summer 2023, the growing Tech Jobs Rule (TJR) Apprentice program, and other ways to get engaged as we increase our STEM pipeline.  This workforce development initiative has been a priority for the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA).  Through the efforts of the SMNA, NAWCAD is able to fund this program. USMSM (location to be provided shortly).  - Registration is complimentary for all attendees. Registration open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/jan31_somd2030brief/

February 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering Award Reception at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum with Special Guest Speaker Dr. Troy Townsend, Associate Professor of Chemistry, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/smc-science-award-receptionfeb23/

Looking to increase your company’s visibility. Support TPP and become a sponsor.  TPP provides useful programs to keep our members engaged. We also know that our members are looking for ways to support TPP. TPP sponsorship opportunities are available for FY23. Sponsorship provides visibility and meaningful connections. TPP is offering a new menu of sponsorship packages. TPP members may become TPP FY23 Sponsors (which includes a full day program, Defense Summit in June, our Annual Dinner) or choose ‘a la carte’.  Details on the Sponsorship Opportunities page of the TPP website.  https://paxpartnership.org/sponsorship/

Special thanks to benefactor NSI  for being the first Developing Sponsor for FY23!

2022 TPP Annual Report & the 2022-2023 Tech Resource Books available for pick up at TPP office. Annual Report can be downloaded from our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/annual-reports/

TPP IS HIRING- Office Assistant | Location: Lexington Park, MD | Position Status: Part-time | Application and description found here:  https://paxpartnership.org/employment_opportunities/-

The TPP newsletter is archived on our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/

TPP is urgently seeking additional readers to review student papers for the March 4th Maryland Junior Science & Humanities Symposium at St Mary’s College of Maryland.  This is an opportunity to give back. For more information about categories available for review please contact Danielle Moore at danielle.moore@paxpartnership.org  no later than January 20^th! Thank you for supporting the DOD pipeline.

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATION   

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

EDUCATION

Join TPP in supporting the 64^th 2023 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair which will be held in person on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Link here to information: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/st-marys-countyscience-and-engineering-fair-board/

STEM-ING inspiring the next generation, wants your ideas for workshop topics and activities! On behalf of STEM-ING, TPP is soliciting STEM workshop ideas to support this great event. Workshops, 50 minutes in length, should be fun, interactive, and educational. We are especially looking for workshops focused on the topic areas of: engineering, chemistry, robotics, veterinary sciences, and plant sciences to get them interested in STEM. Read more and submit your ideas here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/stem-ing-2023-event-will-be-held-may-20th-2023-on-the-st-marys-college-of-maryland-campus/

Summer 2023 Internship Opportunity - Summer 2023 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program- Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2023 - Send your resume, cover letter and at least one academic and professional letter of recommendation and reference.

• Undergraduate students should send their application to Nancy Nunn at nnunn@umd.edu.  
• For more information: https://agnr.umd.edu/research/research-and-education-centers-locations/harry-r-hughes-center-agro-ecology/russell

2023 NDTA Foundation Scholarships-The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) is proud to announce open season to apply for 2023 NDTA Foundation Scholarships, now through Monday, April 17, 2023 – To learn about the scholarship qualification details and to see what it takes to apply, go to https://www.ndtahq.com/foundation/, call us at 703-751-5011 or send us an email at ndtahq@ndtahq.com. Read student testimonials from previous scholarship recipients to learn about the impact it has had on their studies.

NOTE: TPP Pathways for Engineering Scholarship application for 2022-2023 is open until January 31, 2023. See more here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/the-patuxent-partnership-pathways-scholarship/ Two full scholarships will be awarded.

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

• (CSM) announces Instructor of Business Jeffrey Hunt ’95 has been named the college’s first Endowed Faculty for Innovation.

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: More about upcoming events here:   https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/- 

JSHS Chronus Virtual Mentoring platform is available to students year-round. Those wanting a mentor for next year's JSHS project. Mentees are accepted automatically.  More information here: https://aeop.chronus.com/p/p1/membership_requests/new

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

• RPE-021: Visualizing the Future- January 17-19, 2023 - Virtual or DreamPort Facility in Columbia, MD - seeking innovative visualizations to support penetration testing and offensive cyber operations.

GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs More here:  https://www.misiacademy.tech/cae/

RESOURCES

Please note:  Economic and Workforce Information Resources previously found in our newsletter, can now be found at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/

February 1, 2023 - 7:30 - Philippine Defense Webinar 2023- Please join us to learn about business opportunities in the Philippines. This webinar will provide you with in-depth insights on current and future requirements, where to find procurement opportunities, and how to bid on available contracts. Questions? Please contact: Thess Sula, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Manila- Thess.Sula@trade.gov or Jason Sproule, U.S. Commercial Service, Aerospace & Defense Team Jason.Sproule@trade.gov - Registration: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=3QDB

Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) - become a member and visit their website:  https://navyalliance.org/

January 24^th at 5pm Join the St. Mary's Young Professionals at the award-winning Port of Leonardtown Winery in Leonardtown for food, drinks, and networking. Complimentary tastings of Port of Leonardtown’s award-winning wines will be available as well as light fare. Event is FREE. Registration (HERE) encouraged, walk-ups welcome!

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, click Link here.
• Business newsletter here:  Tri-County Council for Southern MD - Crowdcast

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

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES 

The AeroPark Innovation District Master Plan final report can be downloaded here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Innovation-District-Master-Plan-Final-Report.pdf Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here : https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.

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

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

• After 44 years of service, the 1978 Dove was hauled out of the St. Mary’s River for the final time on January 17, 2023. Historic St. Mary’s City Commission is actively pursuing alternatives to make the best use of the 1978 Dove.

St. Clement’s Island Museum- Events here:   Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/   Call 301-769-2222 for more. 

St Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Museum Division - Information & register for events here: https://www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/Museums/

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society which works for a cure through research advocacy, financial support is seeking sponsorships – High School students in St Mary’s County are fundraising for this important cause. A number of students have family members or friends diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma. This is an opportunity to support a local cause and support these students in their fundraising. Companies that pledge $1,000 or more will be recognized. The Maryland State-wide Grand Finale fundraising event (300+ attendees) will recognize all donors $2,500 and up. Additional benefits such as check presenting photos are available. The pledge commitment form is at https://bit.ly/3vLpHu4

St. Mary’s Caring is serving our community- For more information, please visit www.stmaryscaring.org or contact Kristine Millen at 301-863-5700. Don’t miss this weekend’s Drive by FILL A CUP - FEED OUR COMMUNITY fundraiser Saturday January 21^st from 4 to 6:30pm at 20850 Langley Rd. Lexington Park. RSVP at stmcaring@gmail.com

The following foods are needed by the St. Mary’s Caring facility. 

Drop off donations at TPP and we will deliver them to the facility:

Cereal                                               Canned tuna

Tuna Helper                                    Dried pinto beans

Canned Chicken                             Flavored noodle pkts

Peperoni                                          Fresh apples and oranges

Assorted chips                                Fruit snack cups

Boxed drinks                                   Zip-lock baggies

Your continued support makes a difference. Thank you.