Here's What's Happening This Week 2.14.2024
TPP PROGRAM UPDATES
Wednesday, February 28 | 8:30 - 10:00am – The U.S. Blue Economy and how Southern Maryland contributes to it – Speaker: RDML Tim Gallaudet, PhD, USN (ret). Former NOAA Deputy Administrator at USMSM | Building 2 | Center Hall Registration now open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/timgallaudet/
Save the date for the following programs!
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 5:00pm-7:00pm, – TPP/ANA Panel at PRNAM, NAVAIR: Accelerating Naval Aviation Outcomes through Enterprise Partnerships- Keynote Speaker: VADM Carl Chebi
- Wednesday, April 17 (time TBD) – NAWCAD Industry Day at USMSM SMART Bldg.
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/ Contact: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030, Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.
AMP/TJR Youth Apprenticeship Program 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 are looking to increase the number of apprentices and business partners for the 2024-25 school year. In an effort to provide another successful apprenticeship program to our students next school year, we are seeking potential employers for the 2024-2025 cohort. SMCPS Forest Tech Center will be working this spring to place students in apprenticeship positions that begin between June and September 2024. If your company plans to participate next 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 ithttps://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-2025-Youth-Apprentice-Industry-Request-Form-Updated-Jan-2024-3-1.docx to kawhite@smcps.org by Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Check out the AMP/TJR video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
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
EDUCATION
Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org
Saturday, 18 May 2024 NAWCAD and The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) are pleased to announce the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event for the eleventh year. The STEM-ING 2024 event will be at the St. Mary's College of Maryland campus, St. Mary's City, MD. This one-day STEM-ING event is designed for middle school girls in the tri-county region to gain confidence in STEM and learn about STEM fields and associated careers. Throughout the day, 100 young women will hear from Wonder Women, positive role models in the STEM industry and academia, and will have an opportunity to select from up to 10 fun, interactive, and challenging STEM related workshops. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the committee descriptions below where we need help and register via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-stem-ing-volunteer-registration-tickets-795469539807 . We also welcome High School volunteers, but ask that they register with Facilities, Events, or as a Workshop Assistant. As a heads up, we will hold a Volunteer Training Night prior to the event on Thursday, 16 May. More information will be provided in a separate email as we get closer to the date. During this event, the students will attend 3 STEM related workshops. Link here: https://www.stem-ing.org/2024-stem-event/ Our Workshop Team Leads, Laura Ross (e.ross12.civ@us.navy.mil)and Kristen Finnegan (kristen.t.finnegan.civ@us.navy.mil), are looking for new workshop events and activities for the upcoming 2024 STEM-ING event. Please share your ideas.
NAWCAD UPCOMING SUMMER WORKSHOP PROGRAM: June 24 - 27, 2024, - Summer Business & Financial Workshops for Rising High School Seniors- Explore the career of a business financial manager supporting NAWCAD at PAX NAS. Application Window Jan 29 - Feb 23 Application directions at http://tinyurl.com/6e3dxyzt and application here at http://tinyurl.com/yc6frm34
UPCOMING NAWCAD WORKFORCE PROGRAM: July 8 - August 2, 2024 - Summer Workshop Next Generation NAWCAD Workforce (N2W) Internship Program for Rising High School Seniors. Application window Jan 24-Feb 23, 2024! More here: https://shorturl.at/JNPSZ- How to apply here: http://shorturl.at/kzJV0
St Mary’s College of Maryland Intern Programs:
- Friday, 22 March, 2024 | 7-8:30pm- Internship Film Festival to raise the profile of internships and celebrate the work of our employer partners and interns. SMCM is launching our first ever Internship Film Festival during Career Week in March 2024. The event will have a live audience and will feature prizes for the top video submissions. There are three ways employers can get involved to help make this a highly successful event: encourage video submissions, sponsor awards, or become a community booster. More information can be found in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/44420/employer_preview?token=TCjkdnDKghk5LHFivW6wzjEOL8AVep2n1WNgqdGAPaNT0YYRF6gY-g
- Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 |10am-2pm - Career & Internship Fair at St. Mary's College of Maryland- Hire for your open positions—including internships and jobs for graduating students—plus network with students exploring career paths and build awareness of your organization. Located at the Recreational Courts in the Athletics and Recreation Center. Admission is complimentary; optional boxed lunches are $15 each. Advance registration is required by Friday, March 8 at 5pm. Contact: Melissa Golowski at magolowski@smcm.eduor 240-895-4203. Registration is online in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/45638/employer_preview?token=7w9X2d2imC80a1WnS9IBr0fgcf0vSy5LD_231nzwvTkOnlc9lpTXDA
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/
CSD Upcoming Events
TPP is leading the 2024 Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) for the sixth year on February 24th, 2024 at SMCM - Over 100 students submitted papers. Learn more at https://jshs.org/region/maryland/.
TAC formerly MISI dreamport –Check out events and have any questions please email us at events@thetac.tech - MISI Changes Name to Technology Advancement Center To Reflect Evolving Mission And Value Offered To The Community. Read more here: https://thetac.tech/misi-changes-name-to-technology-advancement-center-to-reflect-evolving-mission-and-value-offered-to-the-community/
GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs. More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.
NEWS: CSM celebrates 25th winter commencement and presents the Trustee Distinguished Service Award to TPP Executive Director, Bonnie Green - Southern MD News, Friday January 19th, 2024.
Training solutions for businesses, powered by the CSM. Contact them here: https://workforce.csmd.edu
SAVE THE DATE! March 21-22, 2024 - CSM Velocity Center- 2024 Velocity X: AI Hackathon! The College of Southern Maryland is excited to collaborate with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for the 2024 Velocity X: AI Hackathon! Visit the link below to learn more about the Image recognition challenge Military Aircraft Detection. More here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/2024-velocity-x-ai-hackathon/ or here: https://www.jotform.com/222694507025152?utm_source=jotform
SCHOLARSHIPS
CSM Alum Destiny Morgan Establishes ‘Kuinua Together’ Scholarship to Uplift Future Tech Leaders - Over the past five years, the Foundation has awarded an average of over 600 scholarships a year for a total of more than $4 million. Donors can start their own scholarship fund with as little as $1,000 or donate to one of the dozens of established scholarships, including Kuinua Together, at https://www.csmd.edu/foundation/give/index.html
The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) announces open season for Scholarship Applications for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. Applications are being accepted now through April 15th via email, NDTAHQ@ndtahq.com. NDTA wants to provide scholarships to students pursuing an education in logistics, transportation, or passenger travel. The goal is to foster the growth and development of logistics and transportation professionals. They provide students with scholarships, and with the opportunity to join the Industry Connect Program (ICP). To learn about the scholarship qualification details and to see what it takes to apply for a scholarship, go to https://www.ndtahq.com/foundation/, call 703-751-5011 or send an email to ndtahq@ndtahq.com. Read student testimonials from previous scholarship recipients to learn about the impact it has had on their studies.
Del. Brian Crosby's academic scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year! This scholarship is intended to assist St. Mary's County students in furthering their education and pursuing their career goals. Del. Crosby strongly encourages students who will be first-generation college students and/or those who will pursue a certificate or licensure as part of a technical education to apply. In order to apply, you must be a resident of District 29B, which covers the southern portion of St. Mary's County, including California, Lexington Park, Great Mills, Ridge, and others. Please fill out the scholarship application form with your required documents no later than March 15, 2024. Students interested in the Delegate Scholarship should also consider applying for the additional state financial aid opportunities below:
*Further details here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeit4c4hKR8aP8LOAbTNlcnXa8Yye85JVDCj7xL_H8KjvXHPA/viewform
*Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant: https://mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_gagrant.aspx
* Education Assistance Grant: https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_ea.aspx
* Community College Promise Program: https://mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_MDCommunityCollegePromiseScholarship.aspx
* Confirm which district you live in here: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District
BECA's St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application is available here: www.smcbeca.org . Deadline March 1, 2024, recommended submission by February 23, 2024. For more assistance, watch this video: https://www.loom.com/share/f3b4fe1b3bdb4ef7b34a0f98a4d17182?sid=4bac46dd-259c-40d7-8efc-06aa019fbaf3
2024 Naval Horizons is now live! Naval Horizons is a student essay contest introducing students to cutting-edge STEM topics impacting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through an engaging video series. The STEM topics in the video series include space weather, aerospace optometry, epidemiology, machine learning and more! The submission period for the contest is officially open to college and high school students who are U.S. citizens, and essays will be accepted until June 10, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET. Check out the flyer and learn more at https://navalhorizons.us
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
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
Proposed Commuter Bus Service Changes Public Hearings
MTA will hold five public hearings (three virtual, two in-person) to gather public testimony. Individuals unable to participate in a public hearing can still submit written or oral testimony. MTA will accept testimony through Monday, April 29, 2024.
Monday, March 18, 7-9pm- VIRTUAL
- Join online: use the Zoom Meeting link
- Join by phone: dial 301-715-8592, enter Meeting ID: 842 1058 7046
Thursday, March 21, 7-9pm - ¬VIRTUAL
- Join online: use the Zoom Meeting link
- Join by phone: dial 301-715-8592, enter Meeting ID: 842 1058 7046
Saturday, March 23, 10am - 12noon - VIRTUAL
Wednesday February 28, 2024, 9am -4pm Ventura Defense Industry Forum VDIF Kickoff - Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010 -This event provides a forum for NAVAIR, NAVFAC, & NAVSEA to engage the industrial base with our government customers. More here: www.venturadefenseindustryforum.org and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ventura-defense-industry-forum-tickets-740270497987
Saturday March 9th, Pax River Air Museum STEAM Day (PRNAM) are still looking for vendors for their annual STEAM Day on Saturday March 9! Interested vendors MUST provide a hands-on activity. Registration closes on February 28th. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdj6ifb8he.../viewform
PRNAM announces the sponsorship of two ACES (Achieving, Contributing, Engaging, Succeeding) Scholarships awarded to students or prospective students admitted in regionally accredited colleges or universities, who are preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering, or math majors with an emphasis on aviation. See application above in BECA's St. Mary's County Common Scholarship
SAVE THE DATE! April 3 - 4, 2024 - University of Maryland MATRIX Lab and the A. James Clark School of Engineering is hosting an Autonomy Workforce Development Summit at the USMSM campus. More here: https://matrix.umd.edu/autonomy-summit
Uncle Sam wants you to help train government HR to hire tech talent by Natalie Alms, Staff Reporter, Nextgov/FCW | January 19, 2024 - Several agencies are hosting a challenge with prize money meant to spur innovation in how the government hires techies. The Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Digital Service and Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Performance and Personnel Management want ideas on how to train government HR professionals into experts in recruiting and hiring tech talent. The offices are hosting a prize challenge on the General Services Administration’s Challenge.gov to source ideas and are offering up to $880,000 in cash prizes. The winner will be charged with developing and leading a pilot program to test the feasibility of their training for HR feds. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=7895&action=edit
NIST Risk Management Framework Aims to Improve Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence -New guidance seeks to cultivate trust in AI technologies and promote AI innovation while mitigating risk. Read more here: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/01/nist-risk-management-framework-aims-improve-trustworthiness-artificial
Warfighter ADVANCE, a 7-day program, offers relief and clarity to warfighters. Warfighter ADVANCE teaches new coping skills and equips warfighters for recovery and successful reintegration. The ADVANCE is, a 7-day program that uses a variety of means to change the trajectory of the Warfighter’s (active duty or veteran) post-deployment life, so that the Warfighter has a life characterized by pride, productivity, healthy relationships, continued service, and advocacy for the same outcomes for their fellow service members. Link: https://www.warfighteradvance.org/
Marylanders Online is the University of Maryland Extension’s newest program empowering Marylanders by improving digital accessibility. 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
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Executive Program. LSM is calling for nominations of outstanding mid- to senior-level executives who are passionate about creating a better community for all. Nominate a colleague today! https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 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. https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
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
SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Opened January 8th to expand and strengthen its National Innovation Ecosystem | Organizations will compete in two stages for $50,000 to $200,000 in prizes; SBA to award up to $3 Million in Stage One Prizes- Published on January 8, 2024
SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition- Stage Two of the competition offers an additional $50,000 to $150,000 in cash prizes to eligible Stage One winners to provide direct assistance to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups that are looking to commercialize their innovation. To access the guidelines and application portal, please visit https://www.americasseedfund.us/accelerators Interested in being a judge for the Growth Accelerator Competition? Fill out the following interest form: https://bit.ly/2024GAFCJudgeInterest
TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters.
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs - Monthly Small Biz Bulletin - https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/Business-Resources.aspx
The Maryland Business Opportunity Center (MBOC), a program of the Maryland SBDC at University of Maryland, College Park in collaboration with the MBOC, Southern Region is happy to announce the launch of the 2024 SBDC BIRE Program for Lexington Park, a no-cost business assistance and improvement program. The Program was created by Garrett Glover, Senior Retail and Restaurant Business Specialist with the MD SBDC. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Wynne Briscoe, Director of the Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region if you have any questions or concerns. at wsbriscoe@csmd.edu
Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland events calendar: https://rmiofmaryland.com/
March 2, 2024| 4:30 pm – 7pm - SMYP is partnering with Young Professional’s groups from Calvert County (Young Professionals Network of Southern Maryland) and Charles County (Charles County Chamber of Commerce – Young Professionals Group) to host a REGIONAL Young Professionals event in Charlotte Hall. The event will be held at Sluss Memorial Hall, 30045 Business Center Drive, Charlotte Hall. Registration is REQUIRED as there will be a cap of 100 guests. Please register HERE
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: https://bit.ly/wklyfhotjobs
Job Fairs! Future dates at the Pax River NAS Museum: April 23, August 20, November 19 Contact: Janet Giles / JobZone, LLC, 434-263-5102 O/540-226-1473 Janet.Giles@JobZoneOnline.com, www.JobZoneOnline.com
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St. Mary’s County Library is conducting strategic planning to focus on the services it should offer our developing County over the next five years. As part of the process, St. Mary’s County Library is surveying our community to gain a more precise understanding of the community’s needs, interests, and priorities. Please share your perceptions about the Library and offer feedback regarding what resources and services you wish to see provided by taking our online survey. The survey is available until Monday, March 4 through the St. Mary’s County Library website, www.stmalib.org or directly on the Library Strategic Plan website, https://libraryiq.mysocialpinpoint.com/st-marys-county-library-strategic-plan
Friday, March 1, 2024 | 11am - 3pm Calvert County to host a day of support and services at Community Resource Fair, College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus. The Resource Fair is for community members who need supportive services to connect with multiple services and resources in one day, at one place. More than 50 local agencies, service organizations and local businesses will be attending, providing free demonstrations, giveaways, advice, and resources related to housing, utilities, jobs, family needs, diapers, transportation, food, medical/personal care, legal and vital records. A meal will be provided by Brooks United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive Church and Solomons Mission. Grab ‘n ‘go pantry options have been donated by participating organizations. LifeStyles of Maryland will provide free shuttle services throughout the county. For more information, including transportation options, visit: www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/CommunityResourceFair. For questions: community.resources@calvertcountymd.gov or call 410-535-1600, ext. 8803.
Mar 2 & 3 2024 3:00pm - COSMIC Symphony concert titled Rebirth will feature the winners of the 2023-24 Young Artists Competition Steven Toth and Ester Bonney and the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. Venue on 2nd March: Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center- St. Mary’s College of Maryland - FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Tour season is over! Will open again in May.
- National History Day® is a nonprofit education organization improving the teaching and learning of history. Historic Sotterley is proud to facilitate the St. Mary's County District level contest for National History Day. We are asking for your help to reward these students for their efforts outside of regular schoolwork. We would like to raise $500 to purchase a $100 Amazon gift card prizes for five special awards: Help us reach our $500 goal and give back to these students here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E4825&id=56
- March 13, 2024 - People & Perspectives with Caitlyn Hunter
- March 16 , 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - St. Mary's County History Day
- March 23 & 30, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Growing for Good Volunteer Planting Days
- March 25-29 - Spring Break Activities
- Please save these dates and check their event calendar at www.sotterley.org/events in the coming weeks to find out more!
St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website: https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E
Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.
St. Mary's school board announces Blueprint town hall schedule! —Tuesday, March 12, 2024 — Pillar 2: Teachers and leaders- 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/.
St Mary's College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/
- Exhibition at Boyden Gallery (SMCM) through March 6 - "It’s in the Water: Art and Environmental Advocacy" Opening Celebration, Artist Dialogue Opening February 6th - Come consider local and global environmental issues through the work of two multimedia artists at the exhibition. Mark Cooper's installation "Aftermath," a collaborative work with a team of Boston College professors and students, addresses how the global economy of throwaway consumption disproportionately impacts the Global South. Billy Friebele engages both the history and current state of the Anacostia River watershed in Washington, D.C. through video, sculpture, and interactive artworks. Their works offer creative meditations on current environmental impacts and crises and act as calls for engagement and environmental action. Exhibition is free and open to the public.
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
Old Jail Museum https://www.facebook.com/events/226053876596689/226053906596686/?active_tab=about
St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222. https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992 |
