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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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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GCAMP Trivia Night Fundraiser

Join us & support GCAMP's Trivia Night!

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Trivia Night Fundraiser—held at employee-owned Gripple, a world-leading manufacturer of wire joining & tensioning systems!

Join us Wednesday, July 30 for an unforgettable evening of friendly competition, great food, and industrial-strength fun!

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Doors open at 4:00 PM
  • Team Trivia begins at 4:30 PM (teams of 3–5 people, come with your team or join one at the event!)
  • Dinner included
  • 2 drink tickets per guest
  • Prizes for the top TWO teams

Whether you're a trivia pro or just here for the fun, you’ll love this behind-the-scenes peek at a high-tech manufacturing facility—turned party zone for one night only!

Location:
Gripple, Inc.
1611 Emily Lane, Aurora, IL

Space is limited, so grab your team and RSVP soon!

Let’s raise some money and have a blast doing it—see you at Gripple on July 30!

July 30th, 2025 04:00 PM - July 30th, 2025 07:30 PM

Gripple Inc. 1611 Emily Ln Aurora IL 60502

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Directions 2025!

Directions Fair 2025

We are hosting our annual fair on Tuesday, September 30th and we hope you can join us. The fair showcases post-secondary options for students with IEPs and 504 Plans hosted by High School District 214, High School District 211, Barrington Unit School District 220, Harper College, and St. Viator High School. Representatives from colleges and post-secondary institutions will be available to distribute literature and discuss their programs.

Combined, our schools serve more than 3,000 students who receive special education or Section 504 services. This event is intended to reach hundreds of potential future students.

Please see the website for more details and the link to Directions Fair 2025 RSVP FORM to reserve a spot at our fair!

September 30th, 2025 06:00 PM - September 30th, 2025 08:00 PM

1200 W Algonquin Rd, Building A 2nd Floor, Palatine, IL 60067

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Past Events

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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 PMWhere: Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct, Naperville, ILJoin 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 Presentations6:45 – 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

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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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 TechnologyPlease 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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Technical Education Center (TEC) Spotlight

Event DetailsTour classrooms and labs in the above programsExplore careers and salaries in the industryMeet College of DuPage faculty, equipped with years of industry experienceLearn 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

4.30.25 DuPage Student Recruitment

DuPage Student Recruitment Expo

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with local employers offering paid internships for summer and beyond! This event is designed to help students acquire career opportunities, network with industry professionals, and take the next step toward their future careers.

April 30th, 2025 09:30 AM - April 30th, 2025 02:30 PM

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