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

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GCAMP Trivia Night Fundraiser

Join us & support GCAMP's Trivia Night!

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Trivia Night Fundraiser—held at employee-owned Gripple, a world-leading manufacturer of wire joining & tensioning systems!

Join us Wednesday, July 30 for an unforgettable evening of friendly competition, great food, and industrial-strength fun!

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Doors open at 4:00 PM
  • Team Trivia begins at 4:30 PM (teams of 3–5 people, come with your team or join one at the event!)
  • Dinner included
  • 2 drink tickets per guest
  • Prizes for the top TWO teams

Whether you're a trivia pro or just here for the fun, you’ll love this behind-the-scenes peek at a high-tech manufacturing facility—turned party zone for one night only!

Location:
Gripple, Inc.
1611 Emily Lane, Aurora, IL

Space is limited, so grab your team and RSVP soon!

Let’s raise some money and have a blast doing it—see you at Gripple on July 30!

July 30th, 2025 04:00 PM - July 30th, 2025 07:30 PM

Gripple Inc. 1611 Emily Ln Aurora IL 60502

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Directions 2025!

Directions Fair 2025

We are hosting our annual fair on Tuesday, September 30th and we hope you can join us. The fair showcases post-secondary options for students with IEPs and 504 Plans hosted by High School District 214, High School District 211, Barrington Unit School District 220, Harper College, and St. Viator High School. Representatives from colleges and post-secondary institutions will be available to distribute literature and discuss their programs.

Combined, our schools serve more than 3,000 students who receive special education or Section 504 services. This event is intended to reach hundreds of potential future students.

Please see the website for more details and the link to Directions Fair 2025 RSVP FORM to reserve a spot at our fair!

September 30th, 2025 06:00 PM - September 30th, 2025 08:00 PM

1200 W Algonquin Rd, Building A 2nd Floor, Palatine, IL 60067

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Barrington HS Career Expo

Barrington High School is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Career Expo. As part of our commitment to preparing students for their futures, this event offers an opportunity for them to explore a variety of career pathways, connect with industry professionals, and learn what it takes to pursue the careers they’re passionate about.

October 23rd, 2025 12:00 AM - October 23rd, 2025 11:59 PM

616 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010 (Main Gym)

Illuminate Career Pathways 10.24.25

Illuminate Career Pathways

Business & Industry Partners Needed

Support City of Aurora freshmen, including those from East and West Aurora High Schools, Batavia High School, and Kaneland High School, as they explore careers in the greater Aurora area.

Host an interactive booth!

October 24th, 2025 07:30 AM - October 24th, 2025 02:00 PM

Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 @ Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL, Akerlow Hall--Room 202 (Use the North Entrance)

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Past Events

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TJMS Career Fair

The new Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Hoffman Estates is hosting the first-ever TJMS Career Fair on May 28th, and we invite you to participate! The career fair is a wonderful opportunity for TJMS students to learn about a wide range of professions, ask questions, and explore future career paths. Students will only have a few minutes to chat at each table, so no presentations or preparation are required. TJMS Career FairDate: Wednesday, May 28thTime: 7:00 am - 2:10 pm (half day option available as well)We would be grateful to have a presence at the Career Fair. Thank you for supporting TJMS students and helping to inspire the next generation!

May 28th, 2025 07:00 AM - May 28th, 2025 02:10 PM

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 3805 Winston Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

5.15.25 West Aurora Mock Interviews

Employer Breakfast & Mock Interviews

You are invited to an employer advisory meeting and mock interviews of West Aurora High School Weisner Center students from the Building Trades, Machining and Welding programs.Who is invited: 1.) Employers in the Aurora area interested in learning more about the current programming at the Weisner Center in Building Trades, Machining and Welding.2.) Employers in the Aurora area hiring for positions in Building Trades, Machining and Welding.Breakfast Agenda7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - Check-in with continental breakfast7:45 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. - Employer advisory meeting for Machining and Welding8:45 a.m. - 11:06 a.m. - Mock interviews of Machining and Welding students11:30 a.m. - 12:58 p.m. - Mock interviews of Building Trades and Welding students1:20 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Mock interviews of Building Trades, Machining and Welding students

May 15th, 2025 07:30 AM - May 15th, 2025 02:45 PM

Weisner Center, 1920 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora

Elgin Community College

Manufacturing Student Showcase

We are thrilled to invite you to Elgin Community College's first-ever Manufacturing Student Showcase! This is an open house event that welcomes people of all ages to explore sustainable manufacturing concepts designed and fabricated by ECC’s talented manufacturing students. See how traditional manufacturing practices are shaping the industry's future and discover how ECC’s tailored curriculum aligns with the needs of the local economy.Help us celebrate the end of the spring semester and kick off summer with delicious summer picnic favorites like burgers and hot dogs and don’t forget to enter the raffle for your chance to win a prize! Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to discover the incredible work happening in ECC’s Manufacturing programs. Please RSVP at elgin.edu/showcase. We look forward to celebrating the creativity and hard work of our students with you. Your presence will not only support these emerging professionals but also strengthen the bonds within our local manufacturing community. 

May 9th, 2025 05:30 PM - May 9th, 2025 07:30 PM

Elgin Community College, Bldg. O, 1770 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123

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The 203 Network Event

The 203 Network event brings together community leaders, business professionals, current volunteers, and new partners eager to help Naperville 203 students. Brought to you by the Workforce Innovation Council, this event provides an opportunity to discover ways to get involved and collaborate with those already making a difference.When: Thursday, May 8, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMWhere: Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct, Naperville, ILJoin us to explore how we can continue to empower students, strengthen our workforce pipeline, and create a brighter future for our community. Post-Event Invitation: After the networking event, all attendees are invited to walk over to Embassy Suites for Naperville 203's Business INCubatoredu Pitch Night! Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1823 Abriter Court, Naperville, IL 60563 6:00 – 6:45 PM: Student Showcases & Wild Card Presentations6:45 – 9:00 PM: Pitch Competition  Come support Naperville 203’s young entrepreneurs as they present their innovative ideas and compete for funding to bring their businesses to life!

May 8th, 2025 04:00 PM - May 8th, 2025 06:00 PM

Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct. Naperville, IL

Mazak 5.6.25 event

Do More With Mazak Midwest

Discover More with Mazak at the Midwest Event.Mark your calendar for Do More With Mazak Midwest, three-days of machine tool technology, automation and information you won’t want to miss May 6 – 8 at our Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. See 19 live demonstrations that will take your shop to the next level. • Full five-axis machines like the next generation VARIAXIS i-700 NEO with a 2-pallet changer • CNC vertical machining and turning centers including the high-accuracy HCN-4000 NEO • Mazak’s full family of Swiss-type turning machines ranging from 10 to 38mm bar capacities. • DONE IN ONE® part processing and Multi-Tasking machines like the INTEGREX i-150 and QT-Ez 10MY with Cobot automation Plus, learn more about how to do more and make more with: • ‘Looking Forward - Manufacturing 2025’ with Mazak President Dan Janka • Technical sessions with our industry and application experts

May 6th, 2025 10:00 AM - May 8th, 2025 02:45 PM

300 Commerce Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173