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

There are no upcoming events at the moment, but check back soon.

Past Events

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Workforce Strategies Forum- Bridging the Gap: The Power of a Multi-Generational Workforce

Join us for this GCAMP special event: Workforce Strategies Forum. The focus for an important discussion is on harnessing the power of a Multigenerational Workforce. Today’s workplace is more diverse than ever before. Within that reality lies the unique opportunity—and challenge—of a multigenerational workforce. Each group brings its own set of experiences, values, work styles, and perspectives. Understanding differences across generations is crucial, it can provide you with the insight needed to lead your workforce, bridge the gap and create a thriving workplace.

February 19th, 2025 09:00 AM - February 19th, 2025 10:30 AM

VIA- 2000 S Batavia Ave. Suite 110, Geneva, IL 60134

Timken Career Fair 1.24.25

Timken Aurora Bearing Career Fair

Students and job seekers are invited to Timken Aurora Bearing's Career Fair.  Opportunities for Hourly Production Positions Include CNC/Machine Operators, Assembly Set Up Operators, Materials Coordinators, and more.

January 24th, 2025 08:00 AM - January 24th, 2025 05:00 PM

901 Aucutt Rd. Montgomery, IL 60538

Career Fair

DuPage Employer Breakfast

join us in building work based learning opportunities for DuPage students! We invite you to join us for a special Employer Breakfast where you will learn how your organization can help shape the future workforce of DuPage by providing engaging, real-world learning experiences.   This event will explain what "work-based learning" is and introduce you to multiple ways for your organization to get involved and make an impact of future DuPage workers.   

January 23rd, 2025 07:30 AM - January 23rd, 2025 09:00 AM

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

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DAOES DuPage Partner Breakfast

The Technology Center of DuPage will host a special Employer Breakfast to provide information about how your organization can help shape the future workforce of DuPage. This event will explain what “work-based learning” is and introduce you to multiple ways your organization can get involved and make an impact on future DuPage workers.

January 23rd, 2025 07:30 AM - January 23rd, 2025 09:00 AM

Technology Center of DuPage

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GCAMP & VALEEES Present: Launching a High School Internship Program

Think that labor laws or insurance regulations prevent you from having a high school intern??   Think again!  Join VALEEES, GCAMP, and our panel of experts as we dispel the myths surrounding hiring 16 and 17 year olds and set you on the path towards launching your company's own high school internship program.    FEATURED PANELISTS:Fidel Arroyo, Jr. - US Dept of Labor, Chicago District OfficeMargaret Decker - Illinois Dept of LaborSteven A. Migala - Lavelle Law& Experts from the insurance industry Questions?   Contact Cassie Blickem, cblicken@waubonsee.edu or Dawn Curran, dcurran@gcamp.org 

December 5th, 2024 08:30 AM - December 5th, 2024 10:30 AM

Valley Industrial Association, 2000 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL