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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Dream It, Build It

Fuel your interest in design and engineering and gain new skills on manufacturing machinery. Students brainstorm and prototype their projects, then complete their creations using shop equipment. This two-week camp includes at least one field trip. Family members are invited on the final afternoon as students present their final projects.

Monday to Friday, July 7 to 18

9am to 4pm

YEECX-0002-101, $499

See page 31 for more information.

These camps give students the opportunity to explore the world of manufacturing. Camps include training on industry-standard equipment and field trips to local manufacturing facilities. 

Students should be dropped off and picked up in the Technical Education Center (TEC). A youth aide will be present for sign-in beginning at 8:45am each day. All students must be picked up within 15 minutes of class ending time. Please contact the Continuining Education Youth Coordinator at (630)942-2208 if before and after supervision is needed. Students should bring a sack lunch.

July 8th, 2025 09:00 AM - July 18th, 2025 04:00 PM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 0014. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Cutting Edge Creators

Explore the high-tech world of manufacturing using CNC (Computerized Numerically Controlled) Equipment in the COD manufacturing labs. Students will learn how CNC has revolutionized industry, discuss potential career pathways, and learn how to create a CNC G-Code programs program to make an individualized project during this hands-on camp. Family members are invited on the final afternoon as students present their final projects. 

Monday-Friday, July 21-25

9am-2:50pm

YEEXC-0002-102, $249

See page 31 for more information.

These camps give students the opportunity to explore the world of manufacturing. Camps include training on industry-standard equipment and field trips to local manufacturing facilities. 

Students should be dropped off and picked up in the Technical Education Center (TEC). A youth aide will be present for sign-in beginning at 8:45am each day. All students must be picked up within 15 minutes of class ending time. Please contact the Continuining Education Youth Coordinator at (630)942-2208 if before and after supervision is needed. Students should bring a sack lunch.

July 21st, 2025 09:00 AM - July 25th, 2025 02:50 PM

College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 0014

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Weld On!

Students learn about welding, metal fabrication, and safety measures from COD faculty through a mixture of lectures and hands-on competencies designed to foster a deeper appreication of the trade. The program highlights training and helps students map out career goals.

Monday to Thursday, July 28-31

8am-1pm

YEHSC-0003-210, $299

See page 46 for more information.

July 28th, 2025 08:00 AM - July 31st, 2025 01:00 PM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Technical Education Center (TEC), Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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3D CAD Solid Modeling

Learn SolidWorks software and techniques to produce three-dimensional solids. Emphasis will be placed on creating and rendering 3D solid models, modifying, editing commands and dimensioning. This exploratory course is a good starting point for students interested in design and/or engineering.

Monday to Thursday, July 28-31

12:30pm-4pm

YEHSC-0003-108, $299

See page 46 for more information.

July 28th, 2025 12:30 PM - July 31st, 2025 04:00 PM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Technical Education Center (TEC), Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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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)

Past Events

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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 MoranCollege and Career Pathway Endorsement CoordinatorOffice 630-466-2953jmoran1@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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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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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

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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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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