Here's What's Happening This Week 7.23.2025
TPP Program & Updates
Watch for upcoming TPP programs to be announced.
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 301-866-4088 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP – NAWCAD - NAVAIR - TECH BRIDGE
30 July, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm AFCEA & TechPort present “Tech at the Edge” – Focused on innovation, networking, and cutting-edge technology in Southern Maryland. Displays from companies delivering innovative solutions while enjoying tastings from St Mary’s own Tobacco Barn Distillery. More information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afcea-techport-tech-at-the-edge-tickets-1442563057939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
EDUCATION
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) want local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2025, and we don't want you to miss out! Companies in St. Mary’s County that would like to participate should complete the 2025-2026 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ and submit it to kawhite@smcps.org. Please check out the AMP/TJR video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Information, news, and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses.
Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation
NEWS: CSM’s Lakisha Ferebee, department chair and associate professor of cybersecurity, recently earned national recognition by placing eighth in the 2024 USC Cyber Challenge Learn-A-Thon Instructor Competition, hosted by Cisco Networking Academy. Among 248 participating instructors across the country, Ferebee stood out for her dedication to student engagement and excellence in cybersecurity education.
The Learn-A-Thon is designed to immerse students and instructors in hands-on cybersecurity learning. Ferebee incorporated multiple learning modules into her curriculum, including Introduction to Cybersecurity, Networking Basics, Network Defense, and Cyber Threat Management. In total, 42 students participated across her combined classes.
Employment Opportunities
Tuesday, August 5th | 2:00 pm -6:00 pm -Job Fair at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Job seekers pre-registration, post a link & resume to the event at www.jobzoneonline.com/job-seekers.aspx - Exhibitors contact Jobzone to reserve your booth. For more information 434.263.5102 /540.226.1473 janet.giles@jobzoneonline.com
Thursday, September 4 | 10 am-1 pm St. Mary’s County Job Fair- Location: USMSM Smart Building / 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
Business Registration: https://tccsmd.news/StMarysJobFair_BusRegistSept4
Jobseeker Registration:
https://tccsmd.news/StMarysJobFair_JobseekerRegSept4
SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
Combat Robotics-growingSTEMS offers three separate Combat Robotics opportunities. Between weekend summer camps, a 1lb weight class local competition, and a travel team consisting of 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb combat robots, growingSTEMS has a lot to offer!
Website link for all 3 combat program information and sign-up deadlines: https://growingstems.org/combat-robotics/
Termite Combat Robot Summer Camps next sessions: August 16-17th 2025
Videos:
RESOURCES & EVENTS
Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program 2026 - How to Apply Webinars & Application: Program Description - The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices in order to remain competitive and drive growth. 20% of the funds will be reserved for small manufacturers with 3-50 employees.
Apply Now - Commerce Program Page - this is where applicants will find the link to apply to the program and detailed program information.
July 29, 2025 | 10 am to 11:15 am - Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program - 2026 Program Year Register Webinar #2
The 2026 program year applications start on August 1, 2025, and end on August 29, 2025.
August 6, 2025 | 5:30 pm Dr. Yiannis Aloimonos "Minimal Active Perception for Embodied AI Design in Nano UAV Autonomy" at the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for the next presentation in their Evening@SMART program. Register now at https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-0806
Upcoming Leadership Southern Maryland Events!
· Save the Date: Wednesday, August 6 |12 -1 pm LEAP Information Session & Happy Hour - Charles County. Location TBA. Advance registration required.
· Save the Date: Thursday, August 21 |4:30 -6 pm. LEAP Information Session & Happy Hour. Calvert County. Location TBA. Advance registration required. Registration for all sessions here: https://leadershipsomd.org/information-session-registration/?blm_aid=19939
August 13th, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET - NAVAIR: Accelerating Targeted Aviation Objectives with Predictive Analytics/Webinar hosted by Systecon. This webinar will provide an in-depth look at how predictive analytics is reshaping aviation sustainment. We’ll share how Naval Aviation is leveraging Opus Suite’s AI-driven modeling and optimization tools to reduce lifecycle costs, enhance readiness, and align sustainment decisions with mission outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Enabling data interoperability via APIs
- Smarter acquisition through scenario-based simulations and risk trade-offs
- Empowering workforce analytics skills from operations to leadership
Registration Link: https://systeconnorthamerica.typeform.com/SYNAPAXDemo25
Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
- Summer hours open Tuesday - Friday until 6 pm. Regular weekend hours. Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays.
- The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- The PRNAM Association is seeking a commission-based Business Development Representative. Resumes may be sent to scott.gray@paxmuseum.org
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow social media, and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
July small business courses found here:
https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1
Greenwell Foundation is seeking Nature Volunteers to provide support for our PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! You can learn more and apply here.
TEDCO Leading innovation to market- find funding/explore resources https://www.tedcomd.com/
Newsletter Link: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters
Events calendar: https://www.tedcomd.com/events
FYSA: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and spurring innovation in the defense industrial base. Executive Orders
Read more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modernizing-defense-acquisitions-and-spurring-innovation-in-the-defense-industrial-base/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
August 1st -2nd, 2025, 52nd Annual Governor's Cup Yacht Race - With a 68.6-nautical-mile main race course from Annapolis, three other race routes are available to area sailors, all finishing at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The community is welcome to join in the activities planned on the College’s waterfront on Saturday, August 2, featuring food, music and family fun.
Non-racers are welcome to kick off the finish activities at the College, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) presents “Summer Serenades” in the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on campus. The “pay-what-you-wish” concert is offered as part of the BSO’s “Music for Maryland.” Tickets are going fast, book in advance, online at www.smcm.edu/dodge.
Tuesday, August 5 | 5pm -8 pm 4th Annual Lexington Park National Night Out at Nicolet Park, 21871 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD 20653. FREE Family Fun. Bring your lawn chairs! It is FREE and open to the public. local agencies, organizations, and businesses will set up tents and tables with giveaways, games, and information about the services they offer. Free food, snacks, and drinks will be provided.NAny questions, please contact the Lexington Park National Night Out event team leader: Jessica Proctor Siler 240-431-1049 or jpbabydoll04@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 9 | 9 am-2pm The Great American Yard Sale- Got stuff to get rid of? Reserve your booth at the Great American Yard Sale to take place at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Booth fee is $20 for two parking spaces. Park your car, pop the trunk, and sell your clutter! Information: https://lnkd.in/eyxVCwBX
Saturday, August 16, 2025 |9am - 1pm Charles County Health & Wellness Expo - at College of Southern Maryland – Velocity Center (4465 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640) Admission is free (registration required)
Details & Registration: Click here Questions? Contact Kathy Guzman at kathy@charlescountychamber.org
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 6am -Join the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Maryland! Lexington Manor Passive Park, Lexington Park. Registration at 6:00 a.m. | Run/Walk begins at 7:00 a.m. 5K course – perfect for all fitness levels! Strollers and leashed pets welcome. To participate, you must wear an official 2025 Torch Run t-shirt or hat — just $20 (cash only). For more info or early purchase options, contact Sgt. Angela Delozier at Angela.Delozier@stmaryscountymd.gov
www.firstsheriff.com/community/Torch-Run
Saturday, October 4, 2025 – National Capital Region 250th U.S. Navy Birthday Ball- Hosted by Navy League of the United States. Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, VA. Book your room at the group rate of $189/night by Friday, September 12. https://bit.ly/4kFxj7P To secure tickets, https://navyball2025.completereg.com/Index.aspx Keynote Speaker: ADM Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, USN.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) The National Public Honors College Website: https://www.smcm.edu/
Events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?utm_source=www&utm_medium=link&utm_term=&utm_content=header-menu&utm_campaign=engagement
The SMCM Office of Community Outreach & Engagement would like the community's input on how to improve campus-community connections. We are asking all Southern Maryland residents to take this short survey to tell us about their perceptions of/experience with the College, and how they would like to see the College engage with the community.
SMCM River Concert Series- Town House Green- Final Concert!
- July 25 | 7 pm - 9 pm Rhapsody in Blue/ Thomas Pandolfi, piano soloist
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here:
https://www.sotterley.org/events/
Docents and Visitor Center Assistants Needed!
Volunteer form: https://sotterley.org/?ff_landing=6
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - CALENDAR UPDATES: July events at Historic St. Mary's City here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
Find Local Farmers Markets Near You! Southern Maryland Buy Local Guide Available Now- Your one-stop resource support for local farmers and enjoy the best of SoMD. View the SoMD Farmers Market Guide HERE
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up:
https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Planning a Conference or meeting, St Mary’s County is a prime location. Partner with organizations to highlight local lodging options and 'things to do' for conference attendees of industry days and other meetings/conferences. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit:
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Free admission for the Military!
Waterfront Parks: See you at the Beach! Summer is in full swing! Cool off at one of St. Mary's County's three Waterfront Parks: Elms Beach, Myrtle Point and Snow Hill. Entry is free on non-holiday weekdays, and $8 per vehicle for county residents on weekends and holidays. Plan to go multiple weekends? Waterfront Passes are available! For more info: webtrack@stmaryscountymd.gov or call 301-475-4200 x 1800 |
