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

Alignment Collaborative for Education Internship and Job Fair

Purpose:
This is a regional internship and job/employment
fair being hosted at Dundee-Crown High School.
D303, D301, D300, and U-46 students will be in
attendance.
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
1500 Kings Road, Carpentersville, 60110
APRIL 24, 2025
DUNDEE-CROWN HIGH SCHOOL


What to Expect:
Students from all four (4) school districts in our
region will be attending who are interested in either
internship or employment opportunities available.
If you are willing to host a table and interact with
students sharing information related upcoming
internship or employment opportunities, we
welcome you to participate.
*Lunch will be provided to our partners who are in attendance.

Questions? Contact:
Joe Sieczkowski - Joseph.sieczkowski@d300.org
Director of CTE, Pathways, and CCR
Jon Anderson - jonathan.anderson@d300.org
Coordinator of College and Career Readiness

 

April 24th, 2025 08:00 AM - April 24th, 2025 01:00 PM

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

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2025 District 211 Senior Job Fair

This event is for graduating Senior students from Palatine, Fremd, Conant, Schaumburg, and Hoffman Estates High Schools who have indicated upon graduation they will be entering the workforce and seeking full-time employment opportunities.

Please click the link below to complete the application if you are interested in participating.

Or email Paula Waterman at pwaterman@d211.org  for more information 

You will be notified if you are selected to participate in this in-person event by Thursday, March 27th.

The link below is an application to attend the D211 Job Fair - SPACE IS LIMITED!

 

April 24th, 2025 08:00 AM - April 24th, 2025 12:00 PM

Schaumburg High School, 1100 W Schaumburg Road

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4.26.25 Compass Academy Invite

STEMCON

The event will feature:

CONSEF- A multi state science fair which will also include STEM demonstrations. 

RoboCon- A multiple event and format robotics competition. 

MathCon- The culminating math competition for students who have been diligently studying advanced math for months in preparation for the event.  

 

We would love to invite local business and industry representatives to see the event, serve as a judge for the science fair (no experience necessary), or serve as a corporate partner. 

Anyone interested can email Mitchell Briesemeister at mitchell@conceptschools.org. Those interested in exploring partnership opportunities should scan the QR code.

April 26th, 2025 12:00 AM

Donald E Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Rd. Rosemont IL

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VALEES presents - Spark! Career Exploration Event

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Ninth grade students from Indian Valley Vocational Center sending schools including Earlville, Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek, Leland, Newark, Plano, Sandwich, Somonauk and Yorkville will attend this career exploration event in the gymnasium of the Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano. It is expected that there will be between 500-600 students attending during the day.

VALEES is inviting industry experts, as yourself,  to host a table at the Spark! Career Extravaganza event.  Last year, business people met with freshmen and provided them with an interactive, engaging, hands-on activity to showcase their careers.  

From our experience, it is best that a minimum of two business representatives work at each table. All students will have an opportunity to connect with area businesses representing the seven College and Career Pathway Endorsement areas. Students will deepen their understanding of careers available in our community. This is not a job fair, in the sense that you are promoting your employer for hire, but an interactive career expo.  Since this will be a color-coded event, we will provide the tablecloths.

 

Questions?   Contact:

Josi Moran

College and Career Pathway Endorsement Coordinator

Office 630-466-2953

jmoran1@waubonsee.edu

 

 

April 29th, 2025 08:00 AM - April 29th, 2025 02:30 PM

Fox Valley Family YMCA (3875 Eldamain Rd, Plano, IL 60545)

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4.30.25 DuPage Student Recruitment

DuPage Student Recruitment Expo

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with local employers offering paid internships for summer and beyond! This event is designed to help students acquire career opportunities, network with industry professionals, and take the next step toward their future careers.

April 30th, 2025 09:30 AM - April 30th, 2025 02:30 PM

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

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Past Events

D300

Alignment Collaborative for Education Internship and Job Fair

Purpose:This is a regional internship and job/employmentfair being hosted at Dundee-Crown High School.D303, D301, D300, and U-46 students will be inattendance.8:00 am to 1:00 pm1500 Kings Road, Carpentersville, 60110APRIL 24, 2025DUNDEE-CROWN HIGH SCHOOLWhat to Expect:Students from all four (4) school districts in ourregion will be attending who are interested in eitherinternship or employment opportunities available.If you are willing to host a table and interact withstudents sharing information related upcominginternship or employment opportunities, wewelcome you to participate.*Lunch will be provided to our partners who are in attendance.Questions? Contact:Joe Sieczkowski - Joseph.sieczkowski@d300.orgDirector of CTE, Pathways, and CCRJon Anderson - jonathan.anderson@d300.orgCoordinator of College and Career Readiness 

April 24th, 2025 08:00 AM - April 24th, 2025 01:00 PM

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

District 211 logo

2025 District 211 Senior Job Fair

This event is for graduating Senior students from Palatine, Fremd, Conant, Schaumburg, and Hoffman Estates High Schools who have indicated upon graduation they will be entering the workforce and seeking full-time employment opportunities.Please click the link below to complete the application if you are interested in participating.Or email Paula Waterman at pwaterman@d211.org  for more information You will be notified if you are selected to participate in this in-person event by Thursday, March 27th.The link below is an application to attend the D211 Job Fair - SPACE IS LIMITED! 

April 24th, 2025 08:00 AM - April 24th, 2025 12:00 PM

Schaumburg High School, 1100 W Schaumburg Road

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D211 and Harper College Manufacturing Advisory Meeting

Contact Mark Hibner for more details and to RSVP.   Mark HibnerPalatine High School Applied Tech Dept. ChairD211 Applied Technology District ChairOffice: 224-653-1200mhibner@d211.org

April 16th, 2025 04:00 PM - April 16th, 2025 05:00 PM

Palatine High School, 1111 N Rohlwing Rd, Palatine, IL 60074

4.16.25 spring job fair poster

Richard J. Daley College and E&ES Spring Job Fair

April 16th, 2025 10:00 AM - April 16th, 2025 02:00 PM

7500 South Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60652

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College of DuPage Spring Open House

The Spring Open House is your chance to immerse yourself in everything COD has to offer while taking the first steps toward becoming a Chaparral.  You'll have the opportunity to meet faculty from over 60 academic programs, explore options for admissions, financial aid, and registration, and even submit your application on-site with a waived application fee.  It’s more than just a visit; it’s your gateway to discovering why COD is the right fit for you. AgendaDiscover the programs and services available to COD students by connecting one-on-one with representatives excited to guide and support you in achieving your goals. Check-inCheck-in will take place in the Physical Education Center (PEC) Lobby. Walk-ins are welcome and can register on-site, but pre-registration is encouraged to make the check-in process more efficient. For ADA accommodations, email access@cod.edu with the event title in the subject line and your accommodation request. Send an email two weeks in advance.

April 12th, 2025 10:00 AM - April 12th, 2025 12:30 PM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Physical Education Center (PEC) Arena, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137