Here's What's Happening This Week 7.24.2024.
TPP PROGRAM UPDATES
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. Learn more at: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/ Contact: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030, Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.
Seeking companies to host apprentices! The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) welcome local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program. We want to increase the number of apprentices and business partners for the 2024-25 school year. SMCPS Forrest Tech Center is working to place students in apprenticeship positions between now and September 2024. Calvert and Charles Counties are also in discussion for 2024-2025. Companies in St. Mary’s county that wish to participate in the upcoming school year, please complete the 2024-2025 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-2025-Youth-Apprentice-Industry-Request-Form-Updated-Jan-2024-3-1.docx and submit to kawhite@smcps.org Check out the AMP/TJR video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
Calvert County please contact Michelle McGuffin, at mcguffinm@calvertnet.k12.md.us and for Charles County please contact Sandy Rooney at srooney@ccboe.com
Wed, July 31, | 4:30-7 pm Southern Maryland Young Professionals Forum
Join a true happy hour of networking, collaborative design thinking, and FUN! This is a networking event and human-centered design thinking workshop facilitated by Peak Performance Solutions to uncover and spotlight what young professionals want and need to grow and prosper in their careers and life in Southern Maryland. Doors open at 4:00 pm. Advance registration required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-maryland-young-professionals-forum-tickets-923145522107?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sponsored by Leadership Southern Maryland, The Patuxent Partnership, KBR, St. Mary's Young Professionals, Calvert County Young Professional Network, the Charles County Young Professional Group, College of Southern Maryland Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, Jr. Center for Leadership, and the United Way of Southern Maryland.
The TPP Newsletter is 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!
TPP is Seeking a Programs & Events Coordinator. See more here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment-opportunities/
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD -NAVAIR
Tech Bridge–NAVAL https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/southern-maryland/default.aspx
EDUCATION
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) (www.smcm.edu) Computer Science Program seeks adjunct faculty motivated to work with undergraduate students and share their computational expertise.
Qualifications for Adjunct faculty:
· Masters degree in a computational field of study (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.)
· Up-to-date experience in the subject they will teach
· An interest in or experience in teaching
Bonus Qualifications: Adjunct faculty could also have
- The ability to teach class during the day
- Specific expertise in an area in which they work (Security, Distributed or Parallel Systems, AI, Networks, Graphics, Algorithms, etc.)
Benefits: Adjunct faculty gain
- Experience teaching at the college level
- The opportunity to recruit undergraduate students for future internships or jobs in their specific area
- The opportunity to interact with other faculty in the sciences
Additional information:
Standard adjunct pay is $4,500 per course
Evening class times are 6:10-7:25 pm twice a week, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday | Daytime classes from 8:30-9:20 am at the earliest or 3:10-4:25 pm. Lower-level classes (Intro 1, Intro 2, Data Structures) 10-25 students. These courses are typically taught in Java. Upper-level classes (various subjects) 10-20 students. Our greatest need (currently) is in Intro 1 and Intro 2.
Contacts: Professor Alex Meadows, Department Chair of Math and CS, ammeadows@smcm.edu |Professor Simon Read, Computer Science Program Coordinator, sread@smcm.edu
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Subscribe to their newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe Website: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
Tue, Oct 1 2024 | 7 - 8:30 pm- The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow- To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and to coincide with Governor Wes Moore's proclamation of 2024 as Maryland's Year of Civil Rights, the Center for the Study of Democracy, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Historic St. Mary's City and Historic Sotterley will host a panel discussion at Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
SUMMER PROGRAMS
July 27-28th, August 24-25th, and September 7-8th, 2024 -Combat Robotics summer camp focused around Termite Class Combat Robots! Competitors in grades 3-5th can participate in this 2-day camp. Each camp will run on Saturday and Sunday, 10-3 pm each day. There will be 12 slots per camp and each camp will be limited to 3 of each robot design. Register here: https://growingstems.org/termite-combat-robot-camp/
NAWCAD and growingSTEMS Robotics Camp Session 2: August 6-8 | 8 am -3 pm. Registration: Visit growingstems.org/nawcad-camps Questions on eligibility please email: NAWCAD_PAXR_StrategicEducationalOffice@us.navy.mil
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are copied to: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
NEWS: DOD Issues Class Deviation on Cybersecurity Standards for Covered Contractor Information Systems. The class deviation is available on the Defense Pricing and Contracting public website at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000814-24-DPC.pdf.
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is accepting applications for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2025. 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. 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/
LEAP Information Sessions:
- Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 4:30-6pm - Information Session & Happy Hour, Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar, 10440 O'Donnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
- Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 4:30-6pm-Information Session & Happy Hour, - Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar & Grill, 14442 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 9-10pm Virtual Information Session, - Zoom
Advance registration is required. Please click HERE to register.
Aug 22, 2024 | 11:30am- AFCEA “What keeps you up at Night?” Part 9
Join information
Meeting link: https://sabresystems.webex.com/sabresystems/j.php?MTID=mfb5ffb5afdc5eb295796012537ee430d
The ninth in our cyber webinar series titled, "What Keeps You Up At Night?" with Distinguished DoD cyber leaders from OSD, Army, Navy, USAF, US Coast Guard, and JASPO.
Join by video system
Dial 23285125487@sabresystems.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
1-844-740-1264 USA Toll Free
Access code: 2328 512 5487
Host PIN: 2430
Beyond the Shores of the Patuxent & Potomac- St. Mary’s County Around the World story. We have a diverse and innovation-driven business ecosystem operating in the global marketplace. The businesses that call St. Mary’s County home are providing products and services beyond the shores of the Patuxent and Potomac. We want to put you on the map! Share your St. Mary’s County Around the World story here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/AroundTheWorld/utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz_ny0D_pGHNj3frXYA81U6q11eHGFwUSdRm2YwYuxS2h_TQUJzyQARKb_StwiLnP7yszGFGSLJCpMEFIDacP74FKginwhnNuOYf7Oz6HptLg6Gps0&_hsmi=311459769&utm_content=311459769&utm_source=hs_email
Did you know Maryland offers a free tool to help defense contractors grow their business in Maryland?
See how the Maryland Defense Network helps defense contractors:
· Discover New Partners & Be Discoverable
· Find Contracting Opportunities
· Research Spending Trends & Create Reports
Create an account or login to an existing account to start exploring all the ways the Maryland Defense Network can help you! More information here: https://marylanddefensenetwork.org/
INCOSE SOMD is active again! https://www.incose.org/ We're running monthly "Systems Engineering Forums. Anyone with an interest in systems engineering is welcome to stop by. We will be looking for engineering-themed opportunities to get more engaged. Details to be determined. Please contact INCOSE if something comes up. More info coming soon.
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories and research centers, that fosters commercialization, best practice strategies, and opportunities for accelerating federal technologies out of the labs and into the marketplace. New industries, businesses, and jobs that can be created, when a new technology is brought to market, are just a few of the successes that take effect through technology transfer (T2), and the FLC is here to promote, facilitate, and educate labs and industry about that process. FLC Newsletter registration: https://federallabs.org/flc-highlights/flc-digest-newsletter
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Become a PRNAM member today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Saturday, August 31st,2024 Film On The Flight Line; Join them at the Pax River Naval Air Museum for an exhilarating evening under the stars with 'Top Gun Maverick.'
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com
SBDC - Check out their NO-Cost Online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
SBDC and the Baltimore District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) are launching a series of "Access to Funding" events across the state. Tailored for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital, funds for recovery, or growth financing, these events provide a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with a variety of lenders in a dynamic speed lending format. Find a location near you and register for this pivotal networking event. Registration: https://www.sba.gov/events?keyword=Funding&field_event_dates_value=All&district=56&in_person_or_online=All
The Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region Connect to Capital - Business Speed Lending and Regional Resource Day!
Friday, July 26, 2024 |9am-2pm
College of Southern Maryland, Building B, Multi-Purpose Room
115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Registration Required: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17854
SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab -Maryland life science and technology businesses with a compelling innovation, TEDCO and Team leverage decades of experience in writing, reviewing, and winning SBIR/STTR and other federal grants and contracts to position you for up to $275,000 of non-dilutive Phase I funding from the National Science Foundation. Our team is comprised of experts at OST Global Solutions and the Maryland Small Business Development Center, with subject matter expert proposal reviewers culled from TEDCO’s Network Advisors. Apply here: https://tedco.tfaforms.net/84 TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters.
Connect with Maryland’s B2G sector by attending conferences, industry days, and other events. Information here: https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/?&ql=y&search=y
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Monthly Small Biz Bulletin https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/Business-Resources.aspx
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Tri-County Council (TCC) - Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email: BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe. More here: https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/featured-hot-jobs/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Friday, August 2, 2024 |7pm LSM goes to Margaritaville during the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffet. LSM is proud to be the featured nonprofit sponsor of this game and will receive $5 for every $15 ticket sold. Come out for some good old Southern MD fun cheering on the Blue Crabs, and take a chance at winning one of our limited-edition LSM-Blue Crabs jerseys!
Tickets: https://mb1.glitnirticketing.com/mbticket/web/logingroup1.php?password=leadershipsomd&fbclid=IwY2xjawD7d6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQM4ArCNKB0X9NcZYA6Og6MN-1NCyjAMiHLCYvzscp8lLEnVeVppItIn3w_aem_xvZ8LQGYuAAv9h0SEPh-Ug
St Mary’s College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/ Check for events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?page=1
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Tour season is open!
August 2, 2024 Architectural Mysteries of the Manor House Specialty Tour
August 7, 2024 Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Dean Newman
August 24,2024 Day of Unity and Healing: Together We Can Make a Difference
Historic St. Mary’s City
The Visitor Center, St. John's site and the plantation will be open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.- See all events & register: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/. Info / Register: email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
Thursday, August 8 to Saturday August 17th 2024, 2024 | Starts at 7:30 pm - Shakespeare in the City – Much Ado About Nothing - Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece – a delightful journey into the heart of love, laughter, and the artful complexities of human connection. All performances will take place on the lawn of The Inn at Brome Howard. Tickets now on sale! https://www.simpletix.com/e/much-ado-about-nothing-tickets-128882
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit museums.stmarysmd.com. Sign up for their newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/8818922c0fdc/march2024?e=5cb0e4248f
St. Clement’s Museum- Water taxi service is available through October 31, 2024.
Dinner & Cruise Series Returns to St. Clement’s Island Museum. These themed cruises offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, a delicious seafood dinner, and a dessert reception. To reserve your ticket, visit: DinnerAndACruise.eventbrite.com See here for events:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1658464684962822/1658464704962820/?event_time_id=1658464704962820
St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Free Admission to Military Members from May to September.
Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. Free Open Houses – New dates! The first and third Saturday of each month, through October, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (August 3 and 17; September 7 and 21; and October 5 and 19)
Saturday, August 17, 2024! Solomons Dragon Boat Festival (SDBF)
The Solomons Dragon Boat Festival features races, live entertainment, craft & food vendors, and family-friendly activities. SDBF features up to 33 teams of 16 paddlers and one drummer racing colorful 40’ dragon boats along the Patuxent River. As part of your sponsorship, you will be acknowledged to the 7,000+ spectators and participants and your organization’s information will also be included in marketing materials from now through August.
Paddle teams in the race will receive a team page on the website and can crowdfund your team’s costs if you desire.
Visit the festival website at: www.solomonsdragonboatfestival.com, where you can see details from last year’s festival as well as pictures and videos that bring the event to life. Register a team: https://somdcr.org/registration/
Become a Sponsor: https://somdcr.org/sponsorship/ |
