How Can We Help?
Students & Educators
GCAMP helps students of all ages discover rewarding, high-tech careers in the Greater Chicago Region.
Manufacturers
GCAMP works with you to help you find the future employees you need to grow your companies.
The Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership is a coalition of area manufacturers, educators at all levels, trade associations, workforce boards, municipal economic developers and more. GCAMP works to bring everyone together to solve the skills gap employment crisis that currently challenges all manufacturers. GCAMP is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, part of the Valley Industrial Association.
GCAMP helps students of all ages discover rewarding, high-tech careers in the Greater Chicago Region.
GCAMP works with you to help you find the future employees you need to grow your companies.
Check out this spotlight video of the recent Manufacturing Breakfast that was hosted in partnership with EGHS, D214, and the Village of Elk Grove.
GCAMP Workforce Strategies Forum
Starting or Strengthening Partnerships with Local School Districts or Area Career Centers
November 16th, 2023 09:00 AM - November 16th, 2023 11:00 AM
In Person and on Zoom, Valley Industrial Association (VIA), 2000 S. Batavia Ave. Geneva , IL
College, Career & Wellness Fair - West Aurora, Batavia, and West Chicago High Schools
College, Career & Wellness Fair at West Aurora High School, in Aurora, Illinois.
Join us for this large scale Tri County event! This FREE event will be promoted to all DuPage, Kane, and Kendall County high school students.
Email Katie Johnson for more information.
Katie Johnson
Career Liaison
January 16th, 2024 09:00 AM - January 16th, 2024 11:00 AM
SME Education Foundation Scholarship
As the philanthropic arm of SME, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization serving the manufacturing industry, the SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares, and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent.
The Foundation awards nearly a million dollars in scholarships every year to over a hundred high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate students pursing degrees in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field. Two-year and four-year programs are eligible for consideration.
One scholarship application provides students with the opportunity to be considered for 60+ Foundation scholarships. The application period is open from November 1st – February 1st.Learn more.
Minimum Qualifying Criteria
February 1st, 2024 12:00 AM - February 1st, 2024 11:59 PM