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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.
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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
College, Career & Wellness Fair
West Aurora High School, Batavia High School, and Yorkville High School are pleased to announce a collaborative College, Career & Wellness Fair on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at West Aurora High School.
This annual event has drawn strong student participation from across Kane, Kendall, and DuPage counties, and we are excited to continue that tradition. We would love for your organization to join us in providing students with valuable resources and opportunities that support their college and career readiness.
February 27th, 2026 09:00 AM - February 27th, 2026 11:00 AM
West Aurora High School 1201 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506
Elk Grove Village
Village of Hoffman Estates
Village of Schaumburg
Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co.
Custom Aluminum Products
FONA International LLC
Kuriyama of America, Inc.
Suncast
Weiss-Aug Elk Grove Village
Mazak Corporation.
Old Second Bank
Plastic Recovery Technologies
Assurance Technologies
Babbitting Service
C&C Power
Industrial Hard Chrome
Kaiser Manufacturing
MTH Pumps/MTH Tool Company, Inc.
TOX® PRESSOTECHNIK
Weldstar