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

2025 Spark Awards invite

2025 VIA Spark Awards

Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of manufacturers in the areas of Culture, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Safety, Social Responsibility, and Workforce Development.  Also celebrate the GCAMP Manufacturing Student and Manufacturing Educator of the Year!

March 12th, 2025 05:00 PM - March 12th, 2025 09:00 PM

Abbington Banquets 3S002 Route 53 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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3.20.25 Lake County Career Expo

Tech Campus Career Expo: Connect the Dots

Our Career Expos connect industry-ready students with ready-to-hire businesses.

For more information, contact our Associate Principal, Danielle Friedlieb, at dfriedlieb@techcampus.org.

Agenda:

Organization Check In

Breakfast

First Session

Second Session

Lunch

Third Session

Sponsorship/Ad Space: Are you interested in sponsoring the Career Expo and purchasing an ad space for a Career Expo Guidebook distributed to all students? Reach out directly to Elizabeth Del Rio with any questions. 

 

March 20th, 2025 07:15 AM - March 20th, 2025 02:30 PM

Lake County Tech Campus 19525 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030,

D300

Alignment Collaborative for Education Internship and Job Fair

Purpose:
This is a regional internship and job/employment
fair being hosted at Dundee-Crown High School.
D303, D301, D300, and U-46 students will be in
attendance.
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
1500 Kings Road, Carpentersville, 60110
APRIL 24, 2025
DUNDEE-CROWN HIGH SCHOOL


What to Expect:
Students from all four (4) school districts in our
region will be attending who are interested in either
internship or employment opportunities available.
If you are willing to host a table and interact with
students sharing information related upcoming
internship or employment opportunities, we
welcome you to participate.
*Lunch will be provided to our partners who are in attendance.

Questions? Contact:
Joe Sieczkowski - Joseph.sieczkowski@d300.org
Director of CTE, Pathways, and CCR
Jon Anderson - jonathan.anderson@d300.org
Coordinator 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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4.26.25 Compass Academy Invite

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

Past Events

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MacArthur Middle School Career Fair

Please consider participating in the first ever career fair at MacArthur Middle School.   Come to represent your career field and enlighten students on opportunities within your chosen field so that they might choose to pursue the same in the future Meet with students during the school day: 1-3 PMMeet with the students and families in the evening: 4:30-6:30 PM For more information, please contact Mrs. Alvaro, MacArthur School Counselor, salvaro@d23.org

November 20th, 2024 01:00 PM - November 20th, 2024 03:00 PM

MacArthur Middle School, 710 N Schoenbeck Rd, Prospect Heights, IL

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High School Manufacturing Breakfast

Manufacturing BreakfastTechnology Center of Dupage301 S Swift Rd. Addison, IL 60101November 8 | 7:30am GCAMP & DAOES invite Manufacturers and Community Members to a Manufacturing Breakfast at Technology Center of DuPage.Show your support for the future of manufacturing education by joining us for a relaunch of the Manufacturing, CNC & Machining Technology program at TCD! Enjoy breakfast, a tour, and a presentation of the program’s updates and improvements. Please register using the link below to attend. TCD serves students from: Hinsdale Township High School District 86Glenbard Township High School District 87DuPage High School District 88Community High School District 94Community High School District 99Fenton Community High School District 100Lake Park Community High School District 108Wheaton Warrenville CUSD District 200Westmont CUSD 201Lisle CUSD 202Naperville CUSD 203Lyons Township H.S. District 204Indian Prairie School District 204Elmhurst CUSD 205

November 8th, 2024 07:30 AM - November 8th, 2024 09:00 AM

Technology Center of Dupage 301 S Swift Rd. Addison, IL 60101

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Family Manufacturing Fair

We’re excited to share that the DuPage Area Occupational Education System, in partnership with the College of DuPage, is hosting a manufacturing fair on October 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Technology Center of DuPage!Manufacturers: This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your role in the industry and engage with the community. Each participant will be provided with a table to showcase the diverse opportunities within manufacturing. Regardless of your role, we encourage you to attend and share your expertise, as well as demonstrate potential career paths. If you’re unable to staff the event, you’re welcome to send materials and display items for us to use. Families and Community Members: Come explore the exciting world of manufacturing! Enjoy hands-on activities, learn about career paths, and interact with industry professionals. Don’t miss this chance to discover new opportunities and see what the industry has to offer! Contact Holly Camerano for more information at hollyc@daoes.org

October 24th, 2024 06:00 PM - October 24th, 2024 08:00 PM

Technology Center of DuPage

Waubonsie Valley High School

Waubonsie Valley High School Career Connections Program

Waubonsie Valley High School would like to cordially invite you to participate in our Career Connections Program designed to help students explore future career and educational choices. Our Career Fair is back this year and we could not be more excited for our students to participate in this great event. Our Career Fair will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, with arrival at 8:30 am. This day serves as a wonderful opportunity for our students to gain insights regarding potential careers and the preparation necessary to pursue their post-secondary plans. Professionals are invited to host a booth in our field house where students will rotate through during our five lunch periods from 9:18-1:33. All freshmen will attend the fair the first half of each lunch period, and upperclassmen will have the opportunity to participate throughout all lunch periods or by attending the fair with a class. Continental Breakfast, starting at 8:30 am, and boxed lunches are provided to all fair attendees. You may visit our website at https://sites.google.com/ipsd.org/wvhscareerconnections/home to view program details and register for the event. We truly feel that your real world experiences will help motivate students to continue exploring the vast opportunities they have available upon completion of their education at Waubonsie Valley High School. Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your network! We thank you in advance for sharing your valuable time and insight with our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Warm regards, Career Fair Co-Coordinators Alison Heuer                          alison_heuer@ipsd.org                     630-375-3545Laura McAran                        laura_mcaran@ipsd.org                   630-375-3355Molly Owles                           molly_owles@ipsd.org                      630-375-3577Chris Skrzypchak                   c_skrzypchak@ipsd.org                    630-375-3300 x55782Ryan Vankampen                  ryan_vankampen@ipsd.org             630-375-3315Jen Maginity                           jennifer_maginity@ipsd.org             630-375-3357Keely Hanley-Anshel             keely_hanleyanshel@ipsd.org          630-375-3340 

October 24th, 2024 08:30 AM - October 24th, 2024 01:33 PM

Field House, Waubonsie Valley High School, 2590 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504

Career Motivate

Career Motive-8

We are excited about the opportunity to once again collaborate with local businesses like yours to inspire students in their career exploration journeys. Career Motive-8 aims to provide a dynamic platform where students can engage directly with professionals from various career pathways.As a respected organization in our community, your participation would greatly enrich the experience for our students. We invite your business to host a table at the event, showcasing the diverse opportunities within your field and offering hands-on learning experiences.  Event Details:Date: Friday, October 18, 2024Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Set-up available on Thursday, October 17, evening)Location: Naperville Yard, 1601 Legacy Cir, Naperville, IL 60563Please consider filling out our volunteer form HERE to confirm your participation. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact Jacque Clermont at jclermont@naperville203.org or (630) 420-6815.Thank you once again for your support in helping shape our students' future careers. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you again at Career Motive-8.Career Motive-8 Resources:FAQ document for the eventCareer Motive-8 VideoNaperville 203 College & Career Curriculum 

October 18th, 2024 08:30 AM - October 18th, 2024 02:30 PM

Naperville Yard, 1601 Legacy Cir, Naperville, IL 60563