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

VALEES

VALEES Spark! Career Exploration Event

Industry partners are needed to *Spark* career interest for Fox Valley Area 9th graders!

On April 23, 2024, Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES) will be organizing an interactive event for ninth graders. Students from Indian Valley Vocational Center sending schools will include Earlville, Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek, Leland, Newark, Plano, Sandwich, Serena, Somonauk and Yorkville will attend this career exploration event in the gymnasium of the Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano.

Expected attendance is between 500-600 9th graders. Students will visit each of the 7 Pathway Endorsement Areas (Agriculture; Arts and Communications; Finance and Business; Human and Public Services; Health Sciences and Technology; Information Technology and Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades). It is strongly recommended that industry experts bring hands-on activities for students.

VALEES will provide breakfast and boxed lunch.

Please follow the link below to complete your registration. Please contact College and Career Pathway Endorsement Coordinator, Josi Moran at jmoran1@waubonsee.edu or 630-466-2953 with any additional questions.

 

April 23rd, 2024 08:00 AM - April 23rd, 2024 02:30 PM

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

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D211

D211 Senior Job Fair

Thank you for your ongoing support of Township High School District 211. We will be holding our second annual D211 Senior Job Fair for our graduating seniors from Palatine, Fremd, Conant, Schaumburg, Higgins, North Campus, and Hoffman Estates High Schools who are planning to go directly into the workforce after graduation and are looking for full-time, entry-level positions. 

 

If your company is looking to hire high school graduates for entry-level positions, we invite you to fill out the application to attend this free event.  Due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee space for all applicants.

 

DATE:
Thursday, May 2nd from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

TIME:

Community Partners - Arrive between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Students will attend between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


LOCATION:
Schaumburg High School 

1100 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg 60194

Application Link:

https://forms.gle/Nfeo6A8xewqBFMpk8

 

If you cannot complete the application link because your company’s security software will not allow it, please email Paula Waterman pwaterman@d211.org instead of filling out the application link.

 

We will notify everyone who completes the application no later than April 4th  if we will be able to offer a space.

 

Thank you for your continued support

 

 

Regards,

 

Paula Waterman

May 2nd, 2024 08:00 AM - May 2nd, 2024 12:00 PM

Schaumburg High School 1100 W Schaumburg Rd Schaumburg 60194

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IMA (Illinois Manufacturing Association) 2023 CCPE Scholarship

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), in partnership with Education Systems Center at NIU (EdSystems), is now offering a scholarship to Illinois students who:

  1. Will graduate high school in 2024 or previously graduated
  2. Have earned the CCPE (College and Career Pathway Endorsement) in Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades (METT)
  3. And are planning to continue their education or work in manufacturing, welding, or engineering.

This $500 scholarship can be put towards tuition, fees, supplies, textbooks, room, board, job training equipment and uniforms, or other barrier reduction costs that arise. The scholarship awards will be sent directly to students upon postsecondary enrollment or starting work. 

 

Deadline to apply is May 31. 

Click the button below to Learn More, 

May 31st, 2024 12:00 AM

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forge the future

Forge the Future 2024 Summer Camp

Explore the world of forging through the Forging Foundation’s three-day Forge the Future Summer Camp. Students 15-18 years old will have the opportunity to tour a forging facility, participate in STEAM and team building activities, and learn how to forge. Plus, campers will get to take home their own forging!

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Campers will need their own transportation to and from camp.

Please contact Amanda Dureiko, at amanda@forging.org or call 216-781-6260

 

July 22nd, 2024 09:00 AM - July 24th, 2024 03:30 PM

Richard J. Daley College 7500 S. Pulaski Road MTEC Campus Chicago, IL 60652

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Past Events

TCD

TCD Manufacturing Collaborative

March 4th, 2024 05:00 PM - March 4th, 2024 07:00 PM

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

Women in Mfg

GCAMP Workforce Strategies Forum

We all need more young women in manufacturing! Whether you're a regional educator or a manufacturing employer, we're all interested in growing the number of young women interested in a manufacturing career pathway. Join GCAMP champions and VIA members along with VALEES regional educators on Friday, March 1, 2024 to explore recently released and IMA supported EdSystems publication Resources and Guidance for Supporting Young Women in Manufacturing. Have a boxed lunch with regional educators and then learn from report author Dania Ibrahim and GCAMP Director Dawn Curran.  Register by Friday, February 16, 2024Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus, Academic and Professional Center Event Room11:30  a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  Boxed Lunch12:20 p.m. -   1:20 p.m. Workshop 

March 1st, 2024 11:30 AM - March 1st, 2024 01:20 PM

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus, Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Dr., Sugar Grove, IL 60554

NIU

NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Spring Job and Internship Fair

Find your next co-op, intern, or part-time or full-time professional.  Early bird registration is $350 through Feb 15, then $400. Contact Gary Smith with questions.   815-742-7557, gsmith8@niu.edu

February 27th, 2024 10:30 AM - February 27th, 2024 03:00 PM

Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL

D300

Postsecondary Career and Transition Fair at Dundee Crown High School

Postsecondary, Career, and Transition Fair at Dundee Crown High School from 9 AM to 2 PM. Approximately 600 students from each high school will be in attendance with priority going towards Juniors.    Register using the button below.   Registration closes 1/15/24.

February 8th, 2024 09:00 AM - February 8th, 2024 02:00 PM

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

Metea Valley

Mock Interview Support Needed at Metea Valley HS

Looking for individuals interested in participating in our Mock Interview Event at Metea. Every year, our sophomores participate in a five-minute mock job interview as a culminating experience in our College & Career Unit.  To make this happen, we need volunteers who are willing to come to MV for all or part of the day.  People who have helped us out in the past have told us that they really enjoy the experience, and they leave the day feeling hopeful that the next generation is ready to start fixing the problems of our day (despite what we hear about "kids nowadays").Do you know anyone who is willing and available to help us on Friday, February 2nd?  The volunteer opportunities are:Morning: 7:00 - 11:00Afternoon: 10:45 - 2:30All Day: 7:00 - 2:30If you or anyone you know would like to spend some time talking to a bunch of 15- and 16-year-olds (and who doesn't!?), then please share names and email addresses. Our coordinator (Rachel Bostick) will reach out closer the date.   Thanks so much. We'd love to have your help. Rebecca Walker Please email Rebecca Walker if interested!   Contact information below. Rebecca S. Walker - she/her METEA VALLEY ENGLISH & THEATER1801 North Eola RoadAurora, IL 60502630-375-5900 x4538rebecca_walker@ipsd.org  

February 2nd, 2024 07:00 AM - February 2nd, 2024 02:23 PM

Metea Valley High School, 1801 North Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60502