Identify, hire and retain talent in southern MD
Paid internships, appprenticeship opportunities and more…
ABOUT SoMD 2030
SoMD 2030 is focused on building up our STEM pipeline, increasing career opportunities, and expanding partnerships with government, industry, and academia. This collaborative effort is funded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aviation Division (NAWCAD). The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) is accomplishing the work under our Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with NAWCAD. We are working with St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the College of Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert County Public Schools, as well as other schools, industry, and NAWCAD. The SoMD 2030 funding is due to the continued efforts of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance.
SoMD 2030 connects talented students with paid apprenticeships and internships in southern MD. It enhances the success of the TechJobsRule (TJR) high school apprentice program with the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (Forrest Tech Center) of St. Mary’s County Public Schools, NAWCAD, TPP member companies and the Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) approved employers in St. Mary’s County. It creates college internship opportunities with local industry, government, and nonprofits – leading to additional education and career opportunities.
ARE YOU A COMPANY THAT WANTS TO HOST A HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICE OR COLLEGE INTERN?
DO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPARK! ST. MARY’S COUNTY STUDENT CAREER AWARENESS FAIR ON FEB 1sr?
We are seeking companies that want to host high school apprentices and/or college interns. The grant awarded by NAWCAD provides seed funding to get students into jobs in the STEM pipeline.
The 2nd cohort of Summer college interns will be June 10- August 2, 2024. There are many benefits for college students participating in an internship, to include-
View slideshow from recognition ceremony for the Summer 2023 interns – featuring the companies they worked at, their internship positions and projects they worked on!
Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair
Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair
Thursday, February 1 | 8am – 2:30pm
USMSM SMART Building
>>>Spark students’ interest in career opportunities available in Southern MD!
>>>Participate in the 2nd Annual Spark!: Student Career Awareness Fair and showcase jobs/career paths that students can consider for their future.
SEEKING COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAIR.
*NOTE: All PDFs linked are reference documents. All profiles, interest forms, intern job descriptions and company/intern agreements MUST BE COMPLETED and are maintained in the GradLeaders portal.
Tues, Oct 10th @ 1pm
Wed, Oct 18th @ 11am
Fri, Oct 27th @ 10am
Thurs, Nov 9th @ 11:30am
Mon, Nov 13th @ 4pm
Wed, Nov 15th @ 8pm
Wed, Nov 29th @ 3pm
Fri, Dec 1st @ 12:30pm
*Oct 25th @ SMCM Internship & Career Fair (10am-2pm)
*Nov 7 @ CSM LaPlata (4-7pm) in CE Bldg 102- Conf room
*Nov 8: UMD College Park (11am-2pm, Glenn Martin Bldg – lobby)
*Nov 15: Towson University ( Computer Science & Math-10am-12pm, York Rd Bldg; Business/Econ-12-3pm, Stephens Hall, 1st fl)
*Nov 20: SMCM (11:30am-12:30-pm Campus Center, Rm 205)
*Nov 30 @ CSM Leonardtown (12-4pm) – Bldg C- room 203 conf rm
Fri, November 3 | Deadline for companies to submit interest form (& post internship job description) |
Fri, December 8 | Intern applications due |
Wed, January 3 – Fri, January 19 | Intern virtual interviews conducted with companies (With option for in-person if available) |
Mon, January 22 | Companies return interview feedback/preferred candidates |
Mon, Feb 5
Fri, Apr 12 | Companies receive confirmation of intern placement |
June 10 – August 2 | Internship program dates (30 hours/week) |
Mon, June 10 (9am-3pm) | Summer Internship Orientation – to include tour of NAS Pax River |
Throughout summer | Professional Development Sessions |
Thurs, August 1 (5-6:30pm) | End of program social/recognition |
Fri, Mar 10, 2023 | Deadline for companies to submit interest form |
Tues, Apr 25 – Fri, May 19, 2023 | Companies conduct interviews |
Fri, May 19, 2023 | Companies submit prioritized list to FTC staff |
Tues, May 30, 2023 | Students accept/decline placement |
Mid-June, 2023 – May 1, 2024 | Apprenticeship program (450 total hours) |
Mid-May 2024 | AMP/TJR recognition ceremony |
Jen Brown
SoMD 2030 Workforce Development and TPP Programs Director,
The Patuxent Partnership
Email: jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org
Phone: (o) 240-317-6018 (c) 717-713-9522