Here’s What is Happening This Week 8/4/2021

TPP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE GUEST SPEAKER AT OUR ANNUAL DINNER: VADM FRANCIS D. “Spanky” MORLEY, Principal Military Deputy, ASN (RD&A)

TPP Annual Dinner at Historic St. Mary's City – September 2 - Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors KBR, NSI & Northrop Grumman! 

Registration Open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-annual-dinner-2021/

Register now for the following TPP Summer Programs:

• August 11 at 8am - Navy Working Capital Program with Gene Townsend (in person) at USMSM. Learn more about spending other people's money. Registration Open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/navy-working-capital-fund/
• August 26 at 8am - China: An Existential Threat to the Global Order with Dr. Dale Moore – Why we should be concerned. In person at USMSM, Center Hall. Registration Open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/china/
• REGISTER NOW: August 31^st at 10:30am - Brief & Demonstration from 3DMedia’s Darryl Roy at Tech Bridges- SOMD & Orlando. Register Now: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/3d-media-briefing-demo/

TPP – NavalX – Tech Bridge – NAWCAD Collaboration

• The NavalX Southern MD and Capital Region Tech Bridge University Spring Tech Lecture Series, August 25, 2021 01:00 PM Register here:
• NAVAIR Standard Labor Category (SLC) Guide | Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Standard Occupational Classifications (SOCs) Version 1.3 JUNE 2021.  Download Here: SLC Guide Ver 1.3. June 2021
• Southern Maryland Tech Bridge at Patuxent River - Led by NAWCAD. For more information on Naval X and its Tech Bridges visit Home (navy.mil) 
• TPP works with Building Momentum LLC & TechGarden to support NavalX & Tech Bridge on behalf of NAWCAD https://buildmo.com/ Check out all Events here:  
• The Midwest Tech Bridge - Addressing supply chain issues for Navy Radar components. Video available here: IN3, NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge Connecting Businesses to Opportunities - IN3 (in3indiana.com)
• IMPAX - Bridging the gap between technology and capability - A partnership between NAWCAD and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Website: https://impax.tech/
• 401 Tech Bridge’s Newsletter- Summer activities are heating up! Funding opportunities and events, Tech Talks, Webinars, to hear more: Email: mjohnson@401techbridge.org. More here: 401 Tech Bridge or NavalX Northeast Tech Bridge.
  • 401 Tech Bridge Industry Day & Prize Challenge – Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) for waterside security. Deadline Sunday, September 12, 2021. S. Navy prize challenge with as prize of $50,000.

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 - Seeking companies for the Apprentice program! Joint effort between the Strategic Education Office of NAWCAD, TPP, and the Forrest Career and Technology Center (SMCPS).  

• More here: Tech Jobs Rule – The Patuxent Partnership (paxpartnership.org) - Industry Interest Form 2021: 

• PROJECT SCOPE. Understand how a security clearance will help you get a job. Project Scope | Security Clearance | Fort Meade Alliance (project-scope.org)
• SkillUp® Southern Maryland Register for free online learning, and receive workforce services. More here:
• GrowingSTEMS the RoboBees at their new facility, the HIVE:
•  About the Team – The RoboBees (growingstems.org)
• Check out the videos: Video 2019 season:   https://youtu.be/ky1drXSY-9M 

• College of Southern Maryland (CSM) “5 Things to Know About your College” For the latest news please visit CSM’s Online Newsroom
• CSM Partners with SMCM in new Marine Science and Neuroscience Science Degree. Learn more by visiting CSM’s transfer agreements webpage. 
• CSM Joins Other Colleges/Universities Across the Country for the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. Offers Several Walk-in Clinics in Support of #VaxUpHawks Pledge
• CSM Positions Southern Maryland to Become an ACT® Work Ready Community - Initiative Boosts Economic Development, Workforce Pipeline, Wages- More here: https://www.workreadycommunities.org/

News

• The Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) – More here: 
• The Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) Website 
• Back to Business Webinars: Workforce Reopening Resources for Employers - Visit https://mwejobs.maryland.gov or Contact:
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), September 14 -15. More info:  

Resources & Opportunities 

• Check out TEDCO’s website. 
• A series on rebuilding, reconnecting, and reframing our future. Saturday, October 18, 2021,9 am – 1 pm. VIRTUAL – Free - Tickets available now! https://tedxgreatmills.com/
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Southern Region of Maryland: Check out their website to view their Events calendar, On-Line Training sessions and many other resources. Visit: 
• Socio-economically Disadvantaged Business Programs, first Thursday of every month. More here:  
• State of Maryland eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) - Vendor training videos: Platform:
• Small, Minority and Women Owned Business Account Covid Relief Program. More here:
• Maryland Manufacturing Network - A PPE Resource Home - Maryland Manufacturing Network
• DSI - Defense Strategies Institute - https://dsigroup.org/  for future events.
• Tri-County Council - Helping To Build Better Communities for the SOMD Region. For the follow the Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland JobSource on Facebook. 
• Maryland Entrepreneur Hub - A new resource for small business owners to connect: https://marylandentrepreneurhub.com/
• Maryland Economic Development Fund(MED) 14^th Annual Silent Auction to benefit Lofton Scholarship Fund- October 25-29, 2021 Read more here: https://www.medamd.com/professional-development/the-lofton-scholarship-fund/

Community News & Entertainment

• Updated COVID-19 Vaccine information, (Get your Digital Vaccine Card here):  https://smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine
• Historic Sotterley – https://www.sotterley.org– Check out upcoming events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events/
• Sotterley Barn Bash & Craft Beer Tasting. Saturday, August 28, 2021, 12:00 VIP Early Party | 1:00 p.m. Regular ticket holders 
• St. Clement’s Island Museum- 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626 – Retrofest Sat, Sept 18^th 11am -5pm - https://www.facebook.com/FriendsSCIPPLM