Events

On the GCAMP Calendar of Events you will find:

  • Career/Job Fairs – These are hiring events, often held in anticipation of an upcoming high school or community college graduation, meant to help graduating students find jobs.   Manufacturers - find your next employees here!
  • Career Expos - (also sometimes called Showcases or Trades Fairs) These events are slightly different from job fairs.   They are geared towards younger students to encourage them to pursue a career in industry.   The students at these events are not seeking jobs yet, but they are looking for information about possibly pursuing careers in industry.   Manufacturers are invited to these events to introduce the next generation to the field of manufacturing. 
  • Mock Interviews -These events are for students to learn interviewing skills.  Industry professionals are needed to help conduct the mock interviews, and employers sometimes find potential real-life hires at mock interviews.
  • Advisory Meetings – These meetings allow industry experts an opportunity to give their input on how educators can refine their programs for current trends and technology.  These are great events to connect industry with education.
  • Competition Judge Requests – Student skills competitions are great ways for members of industry to meet skilled students and educators.  Plus, they are often a fun way for those in industry to volunteer their time and give back to the community. 
  • Awards & Scholarships - Awards refer to contests or competitions for people, frequently students, in manufacturing.  Scholarships on our page are for students to help fund their education beyond high school.   See the scholarship descriptions for more details. 

Do you have an upcoming event that you would like us to add to the GCAMP Events calendar?  Tell us about it! 

Upcoming Events

D300

D300 Postsecondary, Career, and Transition Fair

Last year we had over 700 students come through the Dundee-Crown field house for this event which included students from all three D300 high schools (Jacobs, Dundee-Crown, and Hampshire). There were various time slots for each high school. We have condensed this for this year due to feedback from everyone who attended. This year, the event will run from 8 AM to approximately noon on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Lunch will still be provided following the event as representatives are breaking down their tables and packing up to leave. This event will mainly be for D300 Juniors but there may be student from Dundee-Crown who may be in other grade levels. 

 

If you are interested, please RSVP here. You can also email Jon Anderson or myself so we can manually enter you if you run into any problems. You should receive a confirmation email from SchooLinks in less than two (2) business days. If you do not, please let us know or check your spam. Also, we have had partners get "rejected" automatically. SchooLinks is looking into this. We believe it is occuring with partners who are not "confirmed" partners with us.  Jon and I will be monitoring this issue and will correct it when we come across this. 

 

Attendees are also encouraged to complete this Google Form in advance which will allow us to complete a soft background check that is required for this event due to it occuring during the school day. This will help expedite the check in process. A reminder about this will be sent at the beginning of February. 

 

 

Sieczkowski, Joseph <joseph.sieczkowski@d300.org>

February 20th, 2025 08:00 AM - February 20th, 2025 12:00 PM

Dundee Crown High School, 1500 Kings Rd, Carpentersville, IL

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GCAMP Manufacturing Breakfast 2.25.25

GCAMP Manufacturing Breakfast at Lake County Tech

Come find out what students are learning inside the Lake County Manufacturing Welding & Fabrication Program. Hear from both the teacher and students and get a tour of their facility. Please come with your questions- students are excited to show you what they are working on!

Enjoy breakfast, a tour, and a presentation of the program’s updates and improvements.

More about Lake County Tech's Program: This two-year program provides hands-on experiences gained from extensive practice and application of knowledge in shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and burning, arc welding, (stick, MIG, TIG), plasma arc cutting, and automatic shape cutting. Layout and fit-up, blueprint reading, and weld symbols are used to fabricate a variety of metal projects. The American Welding Society (AWS) recognizes the Tech Campus Welding program as an Educational Instruction Member.

February 25th, 2025 08:30 AM - February 25th, 2025 10:30 AM

Lake County Tech 19525 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL 60030

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West Aurora

College, Career & Wellness Fair

West Aurora High School, Batavia High School, West Chicago High School, and Yorkville High School are excited to announce that we are partnering to host a College, Career & Wellness Fair on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 9:00-11:00 am at West Aurora High School. In the past, this event has attracted many students from the Tri-County area-Kane, Kendall, and DuPage. It is our hope that you will be able to participate as a  business partner and represent your organization.  With your participation, students will be able to receive great information to become college and career ready!  To register, please click on the link:  https://bit.ly/CCWF2025participantregistration

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Katie Johnson

Career Development Coordinator

West Aurora High School

February 28th, 2025 09:00 AM - February 28th, 2025 11:00 AM

West Aurora High School

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D214 Trades Fair 2025

D214 Skilled Trades Fair

Please join the High School District 214 Skilled Trades Fair on March 6, 2025. D214 is seeking organizations and individuals who can share their experiences, passion and industry knowledge with interested students. This is an opportunity for students to learn about post-secondary career options in the skilled trades.

If you’re a vendor who is interested in participating, please email careerdiscovery@d214.org for more information.

March 6th, 2025 09:30 AM - March 6th, 2025 11:30 AM

Forest View Educational Center 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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2025 Spark Awards invite

2025 VIA Spark Awards

Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of manufacturers in the areas of Culture, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Safety, Social Responsibility, and Workforce Development.  Also celebrate the GCAMP Manufacturing Student and Manufacturing Educator of the Year!

March 12th, 2025 05:00 PM - March 12th, 2025 09:00 PM

Abbington Banquets 3S002 Route 53 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Past Events

D300

D300 Postsecondary, Career, and Transition Fair

Last year we had over 700 students come through the Dundee-Crown field house for this event which included students from all three D300 high schools (Jacobs, Dundee-Crown, and Hampshire). There were various time slots for each high school. We have condensed this for this year due to feedback from everyone who attended. This year, the event will run from 8 AM to approximately noon on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Lunch will still be provided following the event as representatives are breaking down their tables and packing up to leave. This event will mainly be for D300 Juniors but there may be student from Dundee-Crown who may be in other grade levels.  If you are interested, please RSVP here. You can also email Jon Anderson or myself so we can manually enter you if you run into any problems. You should receive a confirmation email from SchooLinks in less than two (2) business days. If you do not, please let us know or check your spam. Also, we have had partners get "rejected" automatically. SchooLinks is looking into this. We believe it is occuring with partners who are not "confirmed" partners with us.  Jon and I will be monitoring this issue and will correct it when we come across this.  Attendees are also encouraged to complete this Google Form in advance which will allow us to complete a soft background check that is required for this event due to it occuring during the school day. This will help expedite the check in process. A reminder about this will be sent at the beginning of February.   Sieczkowski, Joseph <joseph.sieczkowski@d300.org>

February 20th, 2025 08:00 AM - February 20th, 2025 12:00 PM

Dundee Crown High School, 1500 Kings Rd, Carpentersville, IL

2.19.25 wkfs strategies forum

Workforce Strategies Forum- Bridging the Gap: The Power of a Multi-Generational Workforce

Join us for this GCAMP special event: Workforce Strategies Forum. The focus for an important discussion is on harnessing the power of a Multigenerational Workforce. Today’s workplace is more diverse than ever before. Within that reality lies the unique opportunity—and challenge—of a multigenerational workforce. Each group brings its own set of experiences, values, work styles, and perspectives. Understanding differences across generations is crucial, it can provide you with the insight needed to lead your workforce, bridge the gap and create a thriving workplace.

February 19th, 2025 09:00 AM - February 19th, 2025 10:30 AM

VIA- 2000 S Batavia Ave. Suite 110, Geneva, IL 60134

Timken Career Fair 1.24.25

Timken Aurora Bearing Career Fair

Students and job seekers are invited to Timken Aurora Bearing's Career Fair.  Opportunities for Hourly Production Positions Include CNC/Machine Operators, Assembly Set Up Operators, Materials Coordinators, and more.

January 24th, 2025 08:00 AM - January 24th, 2025 05:00 PM

901 Aucutt Rd. Montgomery, IL 60538

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DAOES DuPage Partner Breakfast

The Technology Center of DuPage will host a special Employer Breakfast to provide information about how your organization can help shape the future workforce of DuPage. This event will explain what “work-based learning” is and introduce you to multiple ways your organization can get involved and make an impact on future DuPage workers.

January 23rd, 2025 07:30 AM - January 23rd, 2025 09:00 AM

Technology Center of DuPage

Career Fair

DuPage Employer Breakfast

join us in building work based learning opportunities for DuPage students! We invite you to join us for a special Employer Breakfast where you will learn how your organization can help shape the future workforce of DuPage by providing engaging, real-world learning experiences.   This event will explain what "work-based learning" is and introduce you to multiple ways for your organization to get involved and make an impact of future DuPage workers.   

January 23rd, 2025 07:30 AM - January 23rd, 2025 09:00 AM

Technology Center of DuPage, 301 S. Swift Rd, Addison