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

Summer Manufacturing Tour - Wiegel

Interested in robotics, manufacturing, or skilled trades? Want to become an engineer, a machinist, a metalworker, or a programmer? GCAMP (Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership) is excited to host transformational summer tours for students (ages 12+) interested in STEM careers within manufacturing and industry. Explore the educational pathways that align with high wage industry careers. Go "behind the scenes" to see how some of the products we use every day are made. Interact directly with engineers, plant operators, and other industry professionals. Register for one or more manufacturing tours using the links below. Limited spots are available. Youth groups, parents, teachers, and counselors are also invited to register.  Download the Summer Tours flyer here.   Use this link to register a participant under age 18 Use this link to register a participant over age 18  

July 27th, 2023 09:00 AM - July 27th, 2023 11:00 AM

Wiegel, 935 N. Central Ave, Wood Dale, IL

Manufacturing Camp

Summer Manufacturing Camp - Coatings Camp

Introducing Young People to Career Possibilities   July 24 - 27 Coatings Camp - for girls and boys, ages 11-16   Triton College, River Grove, IL  Buillding T, Room T126, Engineering Technology Labs 9am - 4pm, Monday through Thursday (lunch not provided)   Interested in being a camp mentor??    High school students involved in a FIRST Robotics Team or a Career/Tech Program can apply!   Email Antigone Sharris for more information antigonesharris@triton.edu  

July 24th, 2023 09:00 AM - July 27th, 2023 04:00 PM

Triton College, River Grove, IL  Buillding T, Room T126, Engineering Technology Labs

Summer Manufacturing Tour - Custom Aluminum

Interested in robotics, manufacturing, or skilled trades? Want to become an engineer, a machinist, a metalworker, or a programmer? GCAMP (Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership) is excited to host transformational summer tours for students (ages 12+) interested in STEM careers within manufacturing and industry. Explore the educational pathways that align with high wage industry careers. Go "behind the scenes" to see how some of the products we use every day are made. Interact directly with engineers, plant operators, and other industry professionals. Register for one or more manufacturing tours using the links below. Limited spots are available. Youth groups, parents, teachers, and counselors are also invited to register.  Download the Summer Tours flyer here.   Use this link to register a participant under age 18 Use this link to register a participant over age 18

July 21st, 2023 09:00 AM - July 21st, 2023 11:30 AM

Custom Aluminum, 312 Eureka St., Genoa, IL

Summer Manufacturing Tour - Amsted Automotive

Interested in robotics, manufacturing, or skilled trades? Want to become an engineer, a machinist, a metalworker, or a programmer? GCAMP (Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership) is excited to host transformational summer tours for students (ages 12+) interested in STEM careers within manufacturing and industry. Explore the educational pathways that align with high wage industry careers. Go "behind the scenes" to see how some of the products we use every day are made. Interact directly with engineers, plant operators, and other industry professionals. Register for one or more manufacturing tours using the links below. Limited spots are available. Youth groups, parents, teachers, and counselors are also invited to register.  Download the Summer Tours flyer here.   Use this link to register a participant under age 18 Use this link to register a participant over age 18

July 18th, 2023 09:30 AM - July 18th, 2023 11:30 AM

Amsted Automotive, 500 Western Ave, Geneva, IL

Manufacturing Camp

Summer Manufacturing Camp - GADgET (Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering & Technology)

Introducing Young People to Career Possibilities   July 17 - 20 GADgET (Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering  &  Technology) - for girls, ages 11-16   Triton College, River Grove, IL  Buillding T, Room T126, Engineering Technology Labs 9am - 4pm, Monday through Thursday (lunch not provided)   Interested in being a camp mentor??    High school students involved in a FIRST Robotics Team or a Career/Tech Program can apply!   Email Antigone Sharris for more information antigonesharris@triton.edu

July 17th, 2023 09:00 AM - July 20th, 2023 04:00 PM

Triton College, River Grove, IL  Buillding T, Room T126, Engineering Technology Labs