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.
- High school apprentices will work 450 hours during the academic year (mid-June 2023 through May 1, 2024).
- College interns will participate in an 8-week summer internship program (30 hours/week) from June 10, 2024 – August 2, 2024.
- College interns are hired by TPP and paid by funding provided to SOMD 2030 ($17/hour).
- Interns and apprentices must have mentors/supervisors that are in the department they are working in, not HR or Talent Acquisition Group. Most importantly, they must have meaningful work.
- Please note – Students participating in AMP/Tech Jobs Rule are primarily under 18 years of age and will require special permission to access NAS Pax River and WOLF – Webster Outlying Field.
CLICK HERE TO CREATE A COMPANY PROFILE TO HOST COLLEGE INTERNS. (portal open Oct 2 – Nov 3: internship job descriptions MUST BE POSTED by Nov 3rd!)
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HAVE A BOOTH AT THE SPARK! ST. MARY’S COUNTY STUDENT CAREER AWARENESS FAIR ON FEB 1, 2024!
COLLEGE INTERNSHIP BENEFITS & REQUIREMENTS
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-
- Valuable experience for 8 weeks during the summer
- Earn money while learning sought-after skills ($17/hour)
- Potentially earn college credit for internship hours completed (eligibility depends on school requirements)
- Learn from mentors who are leaders in their field
- Network and make connections to local industry and government agencies in southern MD
- Participate in educational, and social events for intern cohort
- Meet, connect, and grow with other college intern participants
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP.
View slideshow from recognition ceremony for the Summer 2023 interns – featuring the companies they worked at, their internship positions and projects they worked on!
HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP BENEFITS
- NOTE: for St. Mary’s County -Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center students ONLY (until program is expanded)
- Complete an apprenticeship in a high-demand career field while earning credits toward a HS diploma (must complete 450 hours)
Earn money while learning sought-after skills - Connection to Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) and Tech Jobs Rule (TJR) – companies are vetted and approved by MD Department of Labor
- Participate in job-recruiting events hosted for students
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.
- By registering, companies agree to have interactive, hands-on, demonstrative booths. The more students can actively participate, the better!)
- This is NOT a job fair with recruiters handing out job postings. We want students to have an engaging experience, while learning about potential careers, to include understanding the path required to get there! This fair is geared toward 9th & 10th graders.
COMPANIES CAN SIGN-UP here.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
- Spark! Student career awareness fair for 10th & 11th graders – March 30th at USMSM SMART Building
- School trips to NAS Patuxent River, SMART Building and MATRIX Lab at USMSM, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, AeroPark Innovation District
- Participate in Youth in Aviation program
- Summer camps and more!
ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BE DEVELOPED
- Cyber certificate programs
- Business/finance certificates
Resources
- Join virtual info session here.
- View slide deck from SoMD 2030 briefing here.
- Click here to view PDF* of company interest form/profile information
- Click here to view PDF* of student interest form information
- Click here to view PDF* of company/intern agreement
- Click here to view PDF* of internship/job posting for companies to post in portal for students to view
- Click here for overview document of SoMD 2030
*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.
Click here to create a company profile to host college interns
Click here to apply for summer college internship program
VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS FOR COMPANIES
Tues, Oct 10th @ 1pm
Wed, Oct 18th @ 11am
Fri, Oct 27th @ 10am
VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Thurs, Nov 9th @ 11:30am
Mon, Nov 13th @ 4pm
Wed, Nov 15th @ 8pm
Wed, Nov 29th @ 3pm
Fri, Dec 1st @ 12:30pm
ON-CAMPUS DATES
*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
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
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Fri, November 3 |
Deadline for companies to submit interest form (& post internship job description) |
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Fri, December 8 |
Intern applications due |
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Wed, January 3 – Fri, January 19 |
Intern virtual interviews conducted with companies (With option for in-person if available) |
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Mon, January 22 |
Companies return interview feedback/preferred candidates |
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Mon, Feb 5
Fri, Apr 12 |
Companies receive confirmation of intern placement |
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June 10 – August 2 |
Internship program dates (30 hours/week) |
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Mon, June 10 (9am-3pm) |
Summer Internship Orientation – to include tour of NAS Pax River |
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Throughout summer |
Professional Development Sessions |
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Thurs, August 1 (5-6:30pm) |
End of program social/recognition |
IMPORTANT DATES FOR
AMP/TechJobsRule HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023 |
Deadline for companies to submit interest form |
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Tues, Apr 25 – Fri, May 19, 2023 |
Companies conduct interviews |
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Fri, May 19, 2023 |
Companies submit prioritized list to FTC staff |
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Tues, May 30, 2023 |
Students accept/decline placement |
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Mid-June, 2023 – May 1, 2024 |
Apprenticeship program (450 total hours) |
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Mid-May 2024 |
AMP/TJR recognition ceremony |
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
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