Here’s What is Happening This Week 6/23/2022
TPP NEWS & PROGRAMS
Upcoming Program: Aero Park Innovation District Update - June 30, 8:30am – 10am am. Learn about the growth and expansion of St. Mary’s County – AeroPark Innovation District is an emerging ecosystem encouraging new ideas, opportunities and engagement. Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/aeropark-update/
AGENDA
- Economic Development Overview
- Aeropark – growth and runway expansion
- Aeropark Terminal Renovation
- A&P Requirements
- East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc /SOMD Youth in Aviation Program
- SMART Building Southern MD USMSM
- Traffic/Roadwork updates
Link to slides available for the May 9th NAWCAD Industry Day https://paxpartnership.org/program-resources-public/
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATION
Southern Maryland Tech Bridge/NAVALX visit: (navalagility.us)
Tech Bridge- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Tool Automation Challenge- Phase 2 open until 8/22/22 at 8:00am EDT visit: https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=cui
IMPAX - Bridging the gap between technology and capability - A partnership between NAWCAD and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Website: https://impax.tech/
NASC
Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC): NASC is an agile, collaborative enterprise composed of leading companies and academic institutions with expertise in technology domains of interest to the Naval Air Warfare Centers (NAWCs) and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Consortium Management Group, Inc. (CMG) manages NASC and administers its Other Transaction Agreement with the Navy to facilitate rapid acquisition of cutting-edge technologies and to accelerate delivery of new capabilities to the Warfighter. For more information, please visit (nascsolutions.org)
EDUCATION
Tech Jobs Rule –(TJR) It’s not too late, there are still opportunities to participate in this Apprentice program! NAWCAD, TPP, and AMP/The Forrest Career and Technology Center (SMCPS) are working together to expand the workforce pipeline. The 2022 TJR Industry Apprentice Program Interest Form here: ask questions, or return forms to: marykay.myers@paxpartnership.org, or maryjane.selph@paxpartnership.org
PROJECT SCOPE. How a security clearance will help you get a job. Project Scope | Security Clearance | Fort Meade Alliance (project-scope.org)
The 2022 DOD SMART Symposium, Creating Leaders of the Future- July 12 – 14, 2022 Hybrid Event: Join virtually or in person in Tysons, VA – For more information and to register: https://whova.com/portal/registration/smart1_202207?mc_cid=f670aee48b&mc_eid=UNIQID
College of Southern Maryland,(CSM): https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: More about upcoming events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
- Primary Election Candidate Forums June 29- CSD at SMCM joins with the League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County, the St. Mary's County NAACP, and the St. Mary's County Library to present a series of Primary Election Candidate Forum on June 29, 5:00-5:30 and each forum will begin at 5:30 pm at the Lexington Park library. (No cost)
- June 29 - primary candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner District 4 and Commissioner President. Virtual link: https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysCountyLibrary/playlists. Watch parties will be held at the Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall Libraries.
The STEM-ING Event at St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus was a big success! Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers – Check our website www.stem-link.org
Join TPP in supporting growingSTEMS, a nonprofit STEM education organization engaging students of all ages in robotics. Robobees, a multi award winning team, is one of their many STEM robotics education programs. Visit: https://growingstems.org/
- Summer Camps- Check out our current offerings Termite Class – Combat Robot Summer Camp - Competitors in grades 3-6th participate in this 3-day camp -Friday through Sunday, 12-4pm each day. Camps are offered on June 24th – 26th, July 8th – 10th, and July 22nd – 24th. Cost: $150.00
- Robotics Summer Camp focusing n VEX IQ kits -2 four day sessions Mon -Thurs 8am to 4pm. Session 1 June 27th- Session 2 July 25th – Visit:https://growingstems.org/nawcad-camps to register.
STEM and Aviation Survey | EMBRY- RIDDLE-Aeronautical University -The study is to examine the out-of-school time (OST) science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences, as compared to in-school-time (IST) STEM experiences, on the career path of current aviation employees. To participate & read more here:
Steaming into Summer 2022 - Summer Camps & Activities – What, Where, When? Link: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/steaming-into-summer-2022/
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the expansion of its Child Care Scholarship Program’s eligibility requirements and value to support more parents in paying for the high cost of childcare. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMSDE/bulletins/31bee22
RESOURCES
Check out TEDCO’s website for more news and events.
The Maryland SBDC is offering no-cost online training & workshops: https://www.marylandsbdc.org
MD Department of Commerce | Global Assets - Maryland is a two-way gateway for international business – More here: https://open.maryland.gov/why-maryland/global-assets/
Exporting Assistance |The Maryland Department of Commerce and U.S. SBA - The state offers grants of up to $5,000 to MD companies looking to market internationally through the ExportMD grant program. More here:
Tri-County Council (TCC) - Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source
Maryland Entrepreneur Hub: https://marylandentrepreneurhub.com/
Visit the Maryland Department of Commerce's Government Contracting webpage for a wide range of resources to support your business Here:
Maryland Business Pulse - Monthly snapshot of business in MD – Subscribe Here:
The Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) Website:
MISI dreamport –Check out events here: https://misi.tech/events.php
The CyberWire announced the launch of its new podcast CISA Cybersecurity Alerts, urgent information about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. The audio alerts are a stand-alone feed shared via the CyberWire's flagship CyberWire Daily podcast feed.
Early-stage tech investment tax credit- The Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit is designed to attract investors for early-stage companies in the state. More here: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/Pages/innovation-investment.aspx
The Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) More here:
DSI - Defense Strategies Institute, high level training summits and symposiums - https://dsigroup.org/
2022 SMART Symposium, Creating Leaders of the Future - the DoD's annual 3-day SMART Scholar symposium- July 12-14 both virtually and in-person in Tysons, VA. Free. Registration: https://whova.com/portal/registration/smart1_202207?mc_cid=f670aee48b&mc_eid=UNIQID
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workshops- The Nonprofit Institute will host two workshops to review ARPA federal guidance and assist with grant questions. Wednesday, July 6, 10-11a.m.
Zoom: https://csmd.zoom.us/j/98535590268?pwd=Skp0aWFWd3p2SWZaQzRCMmgwRDNCQT09 | Phone: 301-715-8592 | Meeting ID: 985 3559 0268 |Passcode: nonprofits
Annual NAACP Back to School Fair - Backpacks/School Supplies Give Away- SMCPS -Title One Schools Parent & Family Engagement Conference August 13, 2022 at Green Holly Elementary School, 8:30-3:00 - Donations online: https://stmarysnaacp.org/back-to-school#
Navy Gold Coast Conference – Sept 6-8, 2022, San Diego, CA (in person) - The San Diego Chapter (NDIA) 34th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event "Thriving as a Department of the Navy Small Business in a World of Global Challenges." This NDIA Event is the premier Navy procurement conference in support of the warfighter mission of the Navy and the DOD. Learn more and register here: https://www.navygoldcoast.org/
MEDA's Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course - all-virtual - For those seeking national certification this Course is the first requirement to becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). See our website for more info and to register: https://www.medamd.com/event/2022-meda-chesapeake-basic-economic-development-course
JOB OPPORTUNITY
NEW POSITION - UMD Research Lab Manager at USMSM – Located in St. Mary’s County- Do you want to work with the latest tools in autonomous technology research? Do you want to grow into an energetic and technically challenging position? Do you want to assist students and researchers to be successful in their research paths? DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN THE MATRIX??? To apply and to find out more here: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/9605 Also: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/umd-research-lab-manager-at-usmsm/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website: https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E
Leadership Southern Maryland - (LSM) - Applications are open for LSM’s Executive Program, Class of 2023: https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/
Historic Sotterley Register here for events: https://www.sotterley.org/events/
- Family Friendly Fridays start July 1st!
- Grow for Good- please email officemanager@sotterley.org to find out more!
- Mary’s County Amateur (HAM) Radio Field Day June 25, 2022 begins at 9:00 am & ends at 11:00 am on June 26, 2022
Historic St. Mary’s City, Spring 2022 Calendar - Register here for events: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/
- Summer Family Day Pottery Workshop- Saturday June 2510:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. For ages 6-Adults
- Sin and Scandal at St. Mary’s: An Adults-only Tour – Fri July 8th &, Sat July 9th - 2 programs starting at 5pm and 6:30pm.
St. Clement’s Island Museum Events here: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/
- The water taxi is running daily! Call 301-769-2222 for more info.
22nd Annual Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival - Promises 3 Days of Live Music and Events in Leonardtown - Friday, July 8, 2022 Visit: www.PotomacJazzandSeafoodFestival.com. |
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