Here's What's Happening This Week 4.3.2024.
TPP PROGRAM UPDATES
Wednesday, April 17,2024, | | 8:30am to 12:30pm – NAWCAD Industry Day at USMSM SMART Bldg. Agenda posted on registration page. Registration open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/inddayapr1724/
NOTE: The NAVAIR Standard Labor Category Guide (SLC) on our website Resources page: https://paxpartnership.org/program-resources/
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 5:00 – 7:30pm TPP/ANA Panel with Maritime Patrol Association - Maritime Patrol: Eyes and Ears of the Fleet with Keynote Speaker & Moderator: VADM Frank “Spanky” Morley, Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition). Panelists on event page - Pax River Naval Air Museum, Flight Technology Hall. Sponsored by ASEC. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/april2024panel/
SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 5:30 to 9:00pm TPP Annual Dinner under the Pavilion at the Reconstructed State House - Historic St. Mary's City. Registration opening soon!
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 5:00 - 7:30pm TPP/ANA Panel: Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) 3-Star Summit. Venue: Bay District Vol Fire Dept - Braddock Social Hall, 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive | Lexington Park, MD 20653, Registration to open May 1st.
We thank SAIC for being TPP’s Gold Sponsor for FY24. Learn more about sponsorships here: https://paxpartnership.org/membership/sponsorship-opportunities/
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 want to increase the number of apprentices and business partners for the 2024-25 school year. SMCPS Forrest Tech Center will be working this spring to place students in apprenticeship positions that begin between June and September 2024. Calvert and Charles Counties are also in discussion for 2024-2025. 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 https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-2025-Youth-Apprentice-Industry-Request-Form-Updated-Jan-2024-3-1.docx to kawhite@smcps.org Check out the AMP/TJR video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
TPP IS HIRING! Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounting Manager See job description here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment-opportunities/
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
NEWS: St. Mary's County Science and Engineering Fair Board announces that student Aarav Sharma with his project "Sticky Styrofoam" was also one of the PG Fair Grand Award winners, and that he will be going to the International Science and Engineering Fair (https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/) this year in Los Angeles.
Please visit our new improved STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://paxpartnership.org/stem-link/
April 15-17, 2024, Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center- The Mock Interview Fair in person at the Forrest Center.
- Monday, April 15th: Academy of Health Professions, Certified Clinical Medical Assisting, Digital Media Production (formerly TV/Video Production), and Hospitality and Tourism.
- Tuesday, April 16th: CADD, Engineering, IT Networking, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (formerly Production Engineering).
- Wednesday, April 17th: Carpentry, Dental Assisting, Electrical Wiring, Graphic Communications, and the Teacher Academy of Maryland.
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 2024) event for our eleventh year. The event will be at the SMCM. The 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. 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 register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-stem-ing-volunteer-registration-tickets-795469539807 . High School volunteers must register with Facilities, Events, or as a Workshop Assistant. Volunteer Training Night is on Thursday, 16 May. During this STEM-ING 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.
The Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP) helps Maryland retain top tech talent by increasing the number of paid technical internships offered in Maryland. MTIP will pay up to 50% of intern salaries. The intern paperwork is not overwhelming. Read program requirements: https://mtip.umbc.edu/employers/
Now accepting applications for Summer 2024! Questions about MTIP contact: Jen Spencer Heilman, Program Director, Maryland Technology Internship Program at mtip@umbc.edu. Back-up: Christine Routzahn, Director, UMBC Career Center.
St Mary’s College of Maryland Check for events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?page=1
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/
- April 10, 2024 (TBD) -Americas Dialogue Series/ KÜNÜ: A Space for Dialogue Public Lecture at Cole Cinema
- April 11, 2024 (TBD)-Americas Dialogue Series/ Curator Francisco Huichaqueo will deliver a presentation on non-Western approaches to museum curatorial practices/Public Lecture at Anne Arundel Hall, Blackistone Room
- April 11, 2024 | 5pm -Primary Election Candidate Forum at Lexington Park Library
- April 13th, 2024 | 10:00am-National Civics Bee. Link: https://inside.smcm.edu/events/national-civics-bee
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and to register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.
- April 18, 2024, 2024 - The “14th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference”- “Community Unity: Building a Resilient Nonprofit Sector” Registration opens in mid-March- CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson returns as the keynote speaker! More here: csmd.edu/NPIconference
- Training solutions for businesses, powered by the CSM. Contact them here: https://workforce.csmd.edu
- CSM joined the Wills Group March 5, to celebrate the establishment of two new scholarships for CSM students – the Families in Motion Scholarship and the Julia B. Wills Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will be available to CSM students enrolled in credit and workforce training programs who share the Women of Wills ERG’s commitment to empower, develop, and nurture women of all backgrounds to achieve their dreams. The Wills Group scholarships will be managed by the CSM Foundation. Donors can start their own scholarship fund with as little as $1,000 or donate to one of the dozens of established scholarships at https://www.csmd.edu/foundation/give/index.html
The King's Christian Academy (TKCA) Career Fair April 9, 2024 |10:30am to 11:00am exhibitor setup - students access 11:00am to 1:00pm TCKA We would like to invite TPP membership organization to participate in this event. Contact Matthew Comprix at mcomprix@kingschristianacademy.org or Rachael Jarboe at rjarboe@kingschristianacademy.org for more information.
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.
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
SUMMER PROGRAMS
growingSTEMS – is offering the following Summer Camps:
- June 8-9th, 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 are able to participate in this 2-day camp. Each camp will run on Saturday and Sunday, 10-3pm each day. There will be 12 slots per camp and each camp will be limited to 3 of each robot design.
- Ant Weight (1lb) Combat Robotics Competition! Program participants (11 years+) will work with mentors to design and build their very own 1lb combat robot with the season culminating in our Ant Weight tournament! Registration for both camps here: https://growingstems.org/product/ant-weight-competition-registration/
NAWCAD Summer 2024 Opportunities in Stem:
June 24 – 28, 2024- St. Mary's College of Maryland - Departments of Chemistry Physics and Biology 2024 STEM Summer Solar Cell Camp: CAD design, code, 3D print and race your solar car! Application: https://forms.gle/t3xU2Aiy1p8ygpCY6
July 15 – 26, 2024- University of Maryland MATRIX Lab – A. James Clark School of Engineering 2024 STEM Summer Camps: 3D print, code, fly drones, and more: https://lnkd.in/dz42zT6q The 2023 highlights: https://lnkd.in/dYhxa2Fg Application & more information here: https://go.umd.edu/2024-stem-summer-camp
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are copied to: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 11:25 AM : Join Us for "What Keeps You Up At Night? Part 8" Dive into the future of cybersecurity with top experts at this must-attend event, sponsored by #AFCEASoMD. Uncover the latest challenges and innovative solutions in cyber defense that can help secure our digital world. (1 hr 20 mins) Webinar: https://sabresystems.webex.com/sabresystems/j.php?MTID=m01ce990c37da387b410a86d46f818c0c
Wednesday, April 10 • 4:00-8:00 pm USMSM Open House- Stay Close Go Far! Join them at the USMSM Open House to explore the many different educational opportunities available right in Southern Maryland! Grand Hall, Building 3 (SMART)
Tuesday, April 23rd| 5pm-7pm St. Mary’s Young Professionals next event is at The Slice House in Leonardtown. Please register HERE if you are interested in joining us! See you there! Light food will be provided, cash bar will be open for beverages, and great networking with other young professionals!
New RFI Projects with Federal Partner This month, Commerce is highlighting two new projects where our federal partners are looking for new and different ideas for collaboration on federally-owned properties.
- Naval Support Activity Annapolis in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy is looking for commercial partners to help them design and build a renewable energy project on property that they own. Submit your responses by April 5 at 5PM. Here: https://sam.gov/opp/7c044a5c7c6d4c729641b5acfbf17670/view
- The Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is looking for industry and community partners to help them find ways to construct collaborative facilities on the GSFC Campus. Submit your responses by May 20 – Here: https://sam.gov/opp/ccfd408228674999aea91bc154c1af6e/view
April 11, 2024 | 6:00 pm - Navy League of the United States Patuxent River Council -2024 Membership Meeting & Business Social Olde Town Pub. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024_Annual_Mtg_Social_Booklet_Updated_03262024-1.pdf
Friday, 10 May 2024 | 26th Annual Patuxent River Council of the Navy League Golf Tournament Registration 8:00-8:45am / 9:00am Shotgun Start at Cedar Point Golf Course- Registration for each player is $120 which covers green fees, cart, on-course refreshments, lunch and a donation to the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. To reserve a spot (foursome or individual), please provide the following information via mail (Name & phone for each player for base access) to The Navy League, P.O. Box 454, Lexington Park, MD 20653, or e-mail to swhite@htii.com. Pre-payment is preferred, but payments can be made during registration. Please make checks payable to the Navy League and mail it to above address. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024_Annual_Mtg_Social_Booklet_Updated_03262024-1.pdf
Monday, April 22 | 5:00 PM Los Angeles time | 8:00 PM DC time An informative webinar on the Aerospace, Defense and Space sectors in Japan.q
- Japan Market overview, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy – Tokyo
- Defense Market Overview, Mutual Defense Assistance Office, U.S. Embassy – Tokyo
- Space Market Overview, NASA Asia Representative, U.S. Embassy – Tokyo
- Success Stories and Tips for Achieving Success, Northrop Grumman Corporation Japan,
- S. Pavilion at Japan Aerospace, Kallman Worldwide Inc.
Cost: Complimentary for U.S. Register Now: https://trade-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_TRFEfCm3Rpa0wLdNP4SvAw#/registration
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
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.
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
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) - 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
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
May 4, 2024, | 3:00pm COSMIC Symphony’s concert titled Sounds of the Screen will feature International Vocalist Lisa Harmon and the music heard across your favorite films, including Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, James Bond, Titanic, and more. Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, SMCM. Tickets required -reserve your tickets here: https://www.smcm.edu/music/events/
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Tour season is over! Will open in May.
- Wednesday, April 10 |7:00 pm Historic Sotterley will host a virtual moderated panel of exceptional young professionals to discuss the topic “How far have we come, and where do we need to go?”. The panel will consist of Jaelon Moaney, Phoebe Tate, and Roderick Lewis and will be moderated by Kelsey Bush. This is a free virtual event but registration is required. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J5Aqdm3BQx6G3JRCxhGpGQ#/registration
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 8am-3pm Southern Maryland National Heritage Area EXCHANGE- A Regional Planning Forum at USMSM Smart Building. See here for more information: https://paxpartnership.org/southern-maryland-national-heritage-area-exchangea-regional-planning-forum/
St Mary’s County newsletter here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) https://www.smcm.edu/
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 most days starting March 25 – October 31, 2024.
- Saturday, April 13, 2024, | 10am to 5pm Clement’s Island Museum will host all three St. Mary’s County wineries, as well as local crafters and artisans for the 4th annual First Landing Wine & Arts Festival/ Event admission is free
Piney Point Lighthouse
Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, will be offering free Open Houses one Saturday a month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House dates include: April 6, May 4, June 1, June 15, 16 & 19 (special Juneteenth holiday weekend hours), July 6, August 3, September 7, and October 5.
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 8pm -12am - An evening of fun – Casino Night fundraiser for Carolyn E. Parker Foundation and Reach Back and Lift1, Inc. help ensure all 8th graders have outfits for end of year formal dance. You are invited to the 2nd Annual Cinderella & Prince Charming Casino Night at The Rex Theater. Try your luck at the poker table, the craps table, or spin the wheel at the roulette table. Tickets :https://cpcball24.eventbrite.com. Visit our website at https://rbal1.org/ and become a sponsor. For more information, please call 240-844-2558, bj.hall@rbal1.org |
