Here’s What is Happening This Week 3.15.2023.   

TPP Program Updates:

PROGRAM IS BACK ON AS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED! March 21^st  9:00 am - Briefing with VADM Carl Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR, & Tom Rudowsky, Deputy Commander, NAVAIR- Update on NAE/NAVAIR’s North Stars: Capability, Affordability, Availability and “help needed” from industry- Venue: USMSM Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/vadmchebi/

April 18^th, 2923, 8:30 am - noon  NAWCAD INDUSTRY DAY at USMSM SMART Building – Registration is open, agenda to be confirmed – Link: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/18apr_industryday/

SoMD 2030, is a joint initiative of The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), and the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA), funded by Naval Air Warfare Center Aviation Division (NAWCAD) to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and partner with government, industry, and academia; to connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD. Contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director at Jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.

Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair at USMSM SMART Building- March 30th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - Introducing high school students to future career opportunities at NAWCAD and elsewhere. Sign up as a company to participate in the Fair here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/spark-student-fair/

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/

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

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATION   

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

EDUCATION

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

Summer 2023 Opportunities in STEM offered by NAWCAD- More information on NAWCAD Engineering Exploration Experience NAWCAD Computer Coding Camp, and growingSTEMS Robotic Camp information here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/summer-2021-opportunities-in-stem/

SUMMER 2023 High School STEM Opportunities with NAWCAD -Air Talent High School Innovation Challenge | Next-Generation NAWCAD Workforce Internship Program - QR Code Scan at this link: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/summer-2023-high-school-stem-opportunities/

STEM USNA High School Flight Day- Saturday, April 15, 2023 8am - 3pm. Sponsored by DoD STEM, the Office of Naval Research, and the Naval Academy Foundation with special thanks to Northrop Grumman Foundation and Dr. Ernst Volgenau. Link here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/stem-usna-high-school-flight-day/

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule - High school students who are interested in skilled work in manufacturing, business operations, and STEM fields are given paid apprenticeship opportunities with local industry and the government. AMP/TJR are seeking employers that want to offer students apprenticeship.  2023-2024 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form found here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ Apply before end of March, 2023- 

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 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.

Rhonda Ray Scholarship Opportunity with MEDA- Maryland college students studying for careers in economic development, public policy and similar fields are encouraged to apply for MEDA’s Rhonda Ray Scholarship. Applications for the summer 2023 semester are due by April 15, 2023, Application here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/apply-now-for-the-rhonda-ray-scholarship/

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

• CSM Night of Engineering event coming up on March 23 at Leonardtown campus, 6:30-8:30 pm. Here is the link to information: https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/night-of-engineering-23.html
• CSM VelocityX 2023 Climate Innovation Hackathon March 20-31, 2023- See information and registration here: https://csm.brightidea.com/VelocityX2023

St. Mary’s College of Maryland - Spring 2023 Career & Internship Fair Tuesday March 28^th 10am -2pm Michael P. O’Brien Athletics Recreation Center. Please contact Melissa Golowski at magolowski@smcm.edu or 240-895-4203 with questions.

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

• Cradle to Grave: Images of Children in Crisis and Why They Move Us presented by Dr. Julie deGraffenried. Thursday April 13^th 7:30-9pm Coles Cinema -Check the here for more information. 

• Science-related Misinformation: Why We Resist Information and What To Do About It - lecture by Dr. Reyhaneh Maktoufi - April 20th, 2023 | 4:45pm

• Whispers from the Water, Saturday, April 29, 2023, 1 – 5pm -CSD & Historic Sotterley present a screening of the powerful film, “Descendant.” The screening showcases undiscovered historical findings, as well as the long-lasting negative economic, environmental and social impacts the slave trade continues to have on Africatown.

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/

NEWS

Proposed Changes to the Community College Promise Program/In a Crab Shell newsletter – read further here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/proposed-changes-to-the-community-college-promise-program/

NSWC Indian Head is Mission Critical to Charles County and The Nation- Posted by: Economic Development Team on Tuesday, March 14, 2023-  Their work is critical to our national defense and protecting America’s interests at home and abroad. Read more here: https://www.meetcharlescounty.com/blog/2023/03/14/default/nswc-indian-head-is-mission-critical-to-charles-county-and-the-nation/

RESOURCES

Please note:  Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.

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

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. These efforts will be enhanced with a new partnership between TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, and the Maryland Department of Commerce. Learn more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-partners-maryland-department-commerce-expand-deftech

TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters

Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/

MD Dept of Commerce with 2 opportunities for you: Resources for MD. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

• The new Global Gateway Exchange soft landing program is an opportunity for Maryland companies to test out new markets
• Funding for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses looking for funding- Check out the Video Lottery Terminal Fund: https://maryland.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4e4b0dc66c39c7d7cbe2f9641&id=cb129b442d&e=52201474d7

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Teacher Job Fair St Mary’s Public Schools Saturday March 25^th 9am to 1pm- Captain Walter Frances Duke Elementary School 23595 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 -Link: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/teacher-job-fair-smcps/

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

Jobs at TEDCO-Join the hub of Maryland's entrepreneurial network. Visit https://tedcomd.com/jobs to view available positions

Historic St Mary’s City is looking for a Chief Operating Officer Link: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/get-involved/jobs/

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

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

• The Mark Twain Lecture Series in American Humor & Culture: An Evening with Dulcé Sloan, March 24, 7:30 -9pm Tickets on sale now through the College website
• "Africa's Premier Diva," Angélique Kidjo in Concert at St. Mary's College of Maryland- at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus of St. Mary's College of Maryland on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30-$35 and on sale now through the College website
•  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!! June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21- For more program information and sponsorship information see https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org.

April 22, 2023, from 11 am to 4 pm- St. Mary’s County Commission on the Environment invite your organization to Earth Day 2023 at Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, 20659.

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

• March 19th at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm -AeroPark Farmer’s Market - SMC Regional Airport
• Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00pm Screening of Talking and Walking Common Ground followed by a panel discussion with several of the Sotterley Descendants who were featured in the film. Free of charge. Join this virtual event via the Zoom link on link for Sotterley or via the St. Mary’s County Library events calendar found on stmalib.org.

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

• Saturday, March 25^th10am -4pm- Maryland Day- The featured keynote speaker this year will be Tuajuanda C. Jordan, PhD, President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The program will close with the Ceremony of the Flags, as children from across Maryland present their county colors. Admission: Free- Info:  994.4370 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.org

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/

• St. Clement’s Island Museum:   Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/   Call 301-769-2222 for more.
• Maryland Day March 25^th Celebrate Maryland Day at Maryland’s Birthplace - St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Papal Nuncio, Day of Fun
• April 1st, 2023, 10am – 5pm First Landing Wine & Arts Festival at Clement’s Island Museum - 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626, Phone: 301-769-2222- Facebook.com/SCIMuseum- more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992)

St. Mary’s Caring needs 2 office desks! To donate contact Kristine Millen at 301-863- 5700. 

NAS PAX SAPR 5K April 21^st, 10:30 start- NAS Pax Parade Field more info to come. Open to all with base access.

Inaugural Cinderella & Prince Charming Ball- Save the date! April 22^nd at 8pm - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation and RB&L1 proceeds help benefit local Middle School students in St. Mary’s County – Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinderella-prince-charming-ball-tickets-555141762957