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Students & Educators

GCAMP helps students of all ages discover rewarding, high-tech careers in the Greater Chicago Region.

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Manufacturers

GCAMP works with you to help you find the future employees you need to grow your companies.

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Interview with Alejandro, 2025 GCAMP Outstanding Manufacturing Student

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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Upcoming Events

TREP 2026 Scholarship Program

TREP Scholarship Deadline

The Three Rivers Education Partnership (TREP) is proud to launch a new scholarship program supporting local students pursuing careers in STEM and manufacturing-related fields

Who Can Apply? 

Graduating high school seniors from TREP member districts and career centers who plan to enroll in: 

  • College or University STEM programs 
  • Community College technical degrees 
  • Trade or vocational schools
  • Registered apprenticeship programs 

Fields of Study Include: 

  • Manufacturing & Industrial Technology 
  • Engineering & Engineering Technology 
  • Skilled Trades 
  • Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics 
  • Science, Technology, and Applied STEM fields or other related fields

Deadline: April 1, 2026

February 7th, 2026 12:05 PM - April 1st, 2026 11:59 PM

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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

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3.5.26 ACC Career Fair

Wilco ACC Tech & Trades Career Fair

You are cordially invited to the 2026 Wilco Area Career Center Tech & Trades Career Fair. If you are looking for your next Entry-Level new hire or Apprentice then look no further. Wilco ACC will have our best & brightest High School Seniors on hand to meet with you and discuss their possible role in your organization. Seniors will have copies of their resume available for your consideration.

The event will be hosted at the Wilco ACC campus from 8am to 2pm. Refreshments will be provided for our Guests. Please see the link below for the registration flyer. If you have any additional comments, questions or concerns please reach out to me at: nmoran@wilcoacc.org

March 5th, 2026 08:00 AM - March 5th, 2026 02:00 PM

Wilco Area Career Center, 500 Wilco Dr, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA

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