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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Technical Education Center (TEC) Spotlight

Event Details

  • Tour classrooms and labs in the above programs
  • Explore careers and salaries in the industry
  • Meet College of DuPage faculty, equipped with years of industry experience
  • Learn about paid apprenticeship programs

April 30th, 2025 05:30 PM - April 30th, 2025 07:30 PM

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

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Waubonsee Community College Welding Advisory Meeting

The Industry and Technology Division at Waubonsee Community College cordially invites you to attend an Advisory Committee meeting in support of the certificate and degree programs in the Welding Technology Program.  

We are seeking your input regarding best practices in the field, equipment and technology needs for the program, and the skills and/or credentials you are seeking in employment candidates. Your feedback is critical for the success of our students. 

Please consider joining us or sending a representative from your organization.  Visit our website for more details about this program:

Welding Technology

Please register by clicking here and you will receive a confirmation email. Or you may contact agaspar@waubonsee.edu to register. 

May 1st, 2025 02:00 PM - May 1st, 2025 03:00 PM

Waubonsee Community College -Route 47 @ Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL Akerlow Hall--Room 203 (Use the North Entrance)

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Mazak 5.6.25 event

Do More With Mazak Midwest

Discover More with Mazak at the Midwest Event.

Mark your calendar for Do More With Mazak Midwest, three-days of machine tool technology, automation and information you won’t want to miss May 6 – 8 at our Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. 

See 19 live demonstrations that will take your shop to the next level. 

• Full five-axis machines like the next generation VARIAXIS i-700 NEO with a 2-pallet changer 

• CNC vertical machining and turning centers including the high-accuracy HCN-4000 NEO 

• Mazak’s full family of Swiss-type turning machines ranging from 10 to 38mm bar capacities. 

• DONE IN ONE® part processing and Multi-Tasking machines like the INTEGREX i-150 and QT-Ez 10MY with Cobot automation 

Plus, learn more about how to do more and make more with: 

• ‘Looking Forward - Manufacturing 2025’ with Mazak President Dan Janka 

• Technical sessions with our industry and application experts

May 6th, 2025 10:00 AM - May 8th, 2025 02:45 PM

300 Commerce Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173

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The 203 Network Event

The 203 Network event brings together community leaders, business professionals, current volunteers, and new partners eager to help Naperville 203 students. Brought to you by the Workforce Innovation Council, this event provides an opportunity to discover ways to get involved and collaborate with those already making a difference.

When: Thursday, May 8, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL

Join us to explore how we can continue to empower students, strengthen our workforce pipeline, and create a brighter future for our community. 

Post-Event Invitation: After the networking event, all attendees are invited to walk over to Embassy Suites for Naperville 203's Business INCubatoredu Pitch Night! 

Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1823 Abriter Court, Naperville, IL 60563 

6:00 – 6:45 PM: Student Showcases & Wild Card Presentations
6:45 – 9:00 PM: Pitch Competition  

Come support Naperville 203’s young entrepreneurs as they present their innovative ideas and compete for funding to bring their businesses to life!

May 8th, 2025 04:00 PM - May 8th, 2025 06:00 PM

Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct. Naperville, IL

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Elgin Community College

Manufacturing Student Showcase

We are thrilled to invite you to Elgin Community College's first-ever Manufacturing Student Showcase! This is an open house event that welcomes people of all ages to explore sustainable manufacturing concepts designed and fabricated by ECC’s talented manufacturing students. See how traditional manufacturing practices are shaping the industry's future and discover how ECC’s tailored curriculum aligns with the needs of the local economy.

Help us celebrate the end of the spring semester and kick off summer with delicious summer picnic favorites like burgers and hot dogs and don’t forget to enter the raffle for your chance to win a prize! Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to discover the incredible work happening in ECC’s Manufacturing programs. Please RSVP at elgin.edu/showcase

We look forward to celebrating the creativity and hard work of our students with you. Your presence will not only support these emerging professionals but also strengthen the bonds within our local manufacturing community. 

May 9th, 2025 05:30 PM - May 9th, 2025 07:30 PM

Elgin Community College, Bldg. O, 1770 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123

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Past Events

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Machine Tool Technology Advisory Meeting

The Industry and Technology Division at Waubonsee Community College cordially invites you to attend an Advisory Committee meeting in support of the certificate and degree programs in the Machine Tool Technology Program.  We are seeking your input regarding best practices in the field, equipment and technology needs for the program, and the skills and/or credentials you are seeking in employment candidates. Your feedback is critical for the success of our students. Please consider joining us or sending a representative from your organization.  Visit our website for more details about this program:Machine Tool Technology

April 10th, 2025 03:00 PM - April 10th, 2025 04:00 PM

Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 @ Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL, Akerlow Hall--Room 202 (Use the North Entrance)

Updated COD MFG Bkst 4.8.25

GCAMP Manufacturing Breakfast at College of DuPage

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MANUFACTURING BREAKFAST!College of DuPage has many certificate and degree programs that help students advance their manufacturing careers.  Join us for a tour of their state-of-the-art facility, hear testimonials from students, and learn more about the program that is producing great workers in your area.  College of DuPage/Community College District 502 serves students from:AddisonBloomingdaleCarol StreamDowners GroveElmhurstGlendale Heights Glen Ellyn ItascaLisleLombardNapervilleOak Brook WarrenvilleWest ChicagoWheaton We hope you can join us to support the future of manufacturing! Please register!

April 8th, 2025 08:30 AM - April 8th, 2025 10:30 AM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd TEC 1038AB. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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 InBreakfastFirst SessionSecond SessionLunchThird SessionSponsorship/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,

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

D214 Trades Fair 2025

D214 Skilled Trades Fair

Please join the High School District 214 Skilled Trades Fair on March 6, 2025. D214 is seeking organizations and individuals who can share their experiences, passion and industry knowledge with interested students. This is an opportunity for students to learn about post-secondary career options in the skilled trades.If you’re a vendor who is interested in participating, please email careerdiscovery@d214.org for more information.

March 6th, 2025 09:30 AM - March 6th, 2025 11:30 AM

Forest View Educational Center 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005