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

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

West Aurora

College, Career & Wellness Fair

West Aurora High School, Batavia High School, West Chicago High School, and Yorkville High School are excited to announce that we are partnering to host a College, Career & Wellness Fair on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 9:00-11:00 am at West Aurora High School. In the past, this event has attracted many students from the Tri-County area-Kane, Kendall, and DuPage. It is our hope that you will be able to participate as a  business partner and represent your organization.  With your participation, students will be able to receive great information to become college and career ready!  To register, please click on the link:  https://bit.ly/CCWF2025participantregistration  Sincerely, Katie JohnsonCareer Development CoordinatorWest Aurora High School

February 28th, 2025 09:00 AM - February 28th, 2025 11:00 AM

West Aurora High School

GCAMP Manufacturing Breakfast 2.25.25

GCAMP Manufacturing Breakfast at Lake County Tech

Come find out what students are learning inside the Lake County Manufacturing Welding & Fabrication Program. Hear from both the teacher and students and get a tour of their facility. Please come with your questions- students are excited to show you what they are working on!Enjoy breakfast, a tour, and a presentation of the program’s updates and improvements.More about Lake County Tech's Program: This two-year program provides hands-on experiences gained from extensive practice and application of knowledge in shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and burning, arc welding, (stick, MIG, TIG), plasma arc cutting, and automatic shape cutting. Layout and fit-up, blueprint reading, and weld symbols are used to fabricate a variety of metal projects. The American Welding Society (AWS) recognizes the Tech Campus Welding program as an Educational Instruction Member.

February 25th, 2025 08:30 AM - February 25th, 2025 10:30 AM

Lake County Tech 19525 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL 60030