Building the Manufacturing Workforce of Tomorrow — Today
GCAMP helps students of all ages discover rewarding, high-tech careers in the Greater Chicago Region.
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At first, Alejandro Vasquez didn’t even want to be in precision machining. But once he gave it a try, he found something that lit him up—and he never looked back.
Educators
Don’t miss out on any of the free benefits GCAMP has for you!
PMA Educational Foundation Scholarship Deadline
OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2025
& CLOSES FEBRUARY 1, 2026
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF), in cooperation with PMA Districts, is offering scholarships/tooling awards of $500 - $3000 to individuals seeking a career in the metalforming industry. Each award is for one year and will be granted based on academic merit. Applicants may reapply for consideration the following year.
Learn more about Eligibility, Requirements, Selection Process, and Award Procedures at the link!
October 1st, 2025 12:00 AM - January 31st, 2026 11:59 PM
GCAMP Outstanding Manufacturing Awards Application Deadline
Don't miss the deadline for submitting applications for the:
The Outstanding Manufacturing Student Award celebrates future makers and creators. The winner receives a $500 cash prize and is honored at the VIA Spark Awards.
The Outstanding Manufacturing Educator Award recognizes educators who are instrumental in developing the next generation of makers and creators. The winner receives a $500 cash prize, $500 for classroom needs, and is honored at the VIA Spark Awards.
The Developing our Future Award recognizes a manufacturer who is going above and beyond the rest to support the next generation of manufacturers. Winners are honored at the VIA Spark Awards.
December 18th, 2025 11:40 AM - February 8th, 2026 11:59 PM
District 300 Postsecondary, Career, & Transition Fair
Purpose:
To provide D300 junior and senior students with opportunities to explore and plan for life after high school.
What to Expect:
Students from all 3 D300 high schools will have the opportunity to interact with various employers, community partners, and postsecondary institutions to learn more about career options available and planning their lives after high school.
If you are willing to host a table and interact with students sharing information related to various career paths, then we could use your help!
*Lunch will be provided to our partners who are in attendance.
February 5th, 2026 08:00 AM - February 5th, 2026 01:00 PM
Dundee-Crowd High School: 1500 Kings Road, Carpentersville, 60110
Elk Grove Village
Village of Hoffman Estates
Village of Schaumburg
Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co.
Custom Aluminum Products
Kuriyama of America, Inc.
Suncast
The Diemasters: A Weiss-Aug Group Company
Curi RMB Capital
Mazak Corporation.
Nicor Gas
Old Second Bank
Plastic Recovery Technologies
Swiss Automation
YG-1
Assurance Technologies
Babbitting Service
C&C Power
Industrial Hard Chrome
MTH Pumps/MTH Tool Company, Inc.
TOX® PRESSOTECHNIK
Weldstar