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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Past Events

D211

D211 Senior Job Fair

Thank you for your ongoing support of Township High School District 211. We will be holding our second annual D211 Senior Job Fair for our graduating seniors from Palatine, Fremd, Conant, Schaumburg, Higgins, North Campus, and Hoffman Estates High Schools who are planning to go directly into the workforce after graduation and are looking for full-time, entry-level positions.  If your company is looking to hire high school graduates for entry-level positions, we invite you to fill out the application to attend this free event.  Due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee space for all applicants. DATE:Thursday, May 2nd from 9:00 am - 12:00 pmTIME:Community Partners - Arrive between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.Students will attend between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.LOCATION:Schaumburg High School 1100 W Schaumburg RdSchaumburg 60194Application Link:https://forms.gle/Nfeo6A8xewqBFMpk8 If you cannot complete the application link because your company’s security software will not allow it, please email Paula Waterman pwaterman@d211.org instead of filling out the application link. We will notify everyone who completes the application no later than April 4th  if we will be able to offer a space. Thank you for your continued support  Regards, Paula Waterman

May 2nd, 2024 08:00 AM - May 2nd, 2024 12:00 PM

Schaumburg High School 1100 W Schaumburg Rd Schaumburg 60194

VALEES

VALEES Spark! Career Exploration Event

Industry partners are needed to *Spark* career interest for Fox Valley Area 9th graders!On April 23, 2024, Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES) will be organizing an interactive event for ninth graders. Students from Indian Valley Vocational Center sending schools will include Earlville, Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek, Leland, Newark, Plano, Sandwich, Serena, Somonauk and Yorkville will attend this career exploration event in the gymnasium of the Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano.Expected attendance is between 500-600 9th graders. Students will visit each of the 7 Pathway Endorsement Areas (Agriculture; Arts and Communications; Finance and Business; Human and Public Services; Health Sciences and Technology; Information Technology and Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades). It is strongly recommended that industry experts bring hands-on activities for students.VALEES will provide breakfast and boxed lunch.Please follow the link below to complete your registration. Please contact College and Career Pathway Endorsement Coordinator, Josi Moran at jmoran1@waubonsee.edu or 630-466-2953 with any additional questions. 

April 23rd, 2024 08:00 AM - April 23rd, 2024 02:30 PM

Fox Valley Family YMCA (3875 Eldamain Rd, Plano, IL 60545)

D214 Skilled Trades Fair

District 214 2024 Skilled Trades Fair

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.   RSVP by using the link below by March 1. 

April 18th, 2024 09:30 AM - April 18th, 2024 12:00 PM

Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights

East Aurora High School

East Aurora High School Career Fair

East Aurora High School will hold its Career Fair on April 17, 2024, from 10:25 am-2:15 p.m. This event is an excellent opportunity to expose our students to job opportunities, vocational training, and other post-secondary avenues. We expect freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors to attend. You can register your company for the Career Fair here. Event details are as follows:                WHEN:                Wednesday - April 17th, 2024                                                Set-up: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.                                                Fair: 10:25 a.m.-2:15 p.m.                 WHERE:               East Aurora High School                                                500 Tomcat Lane                                                Aurora, Illinois 60505 We sincerely hope your organization's representative(s) will attend the Career Fair. If your organization plans to attend the Career Fair at EAHS, please register for the fair here. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided to the organization’s representative(s) attending the event.  To encourage student participation we will conduct a raffle. If your organization would like to donate corporate swag, a gift card, or would like more information please contact Judy Dawson, dawsonjudith@countyofkane.org, 630-209-2009.If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Nakita Stewart at 630-299-8158.

April 17th, 2024 09:00 AM - April 17th, 2024 02:15 PM

East Aurora High School Fieldhouse, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora, Illinois 60505

Inclusive Fair flier

Inclusive Career Fair

You're invited to the Inclusive Career Fair being hosted by the Advisory Commission on Disabilities in partnership with Aurora’s department of Senior and Disability Services, the Aurora Public Library, Association for Individual Development, and Weston Bridges.The Inclusive Career Fair is for employers with an inclusive culture seeking to connect with workers who have a variety of abilities. According to Forbes magazine, adding employees with disabilities to your workforce leads to higher retention rates, increased customer loyalty, demonstrates social responsibility, and promotes a sense of inclusion and productivity throughout the entire organization.The Inclusive Career Fair is being hosted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506.Don’t miss this chance to introduce your organization and opportunities to a unique pool of talents looking for a career to grow with. To join us, fill out this form:https://forms.gle/US8yNrCjctQFoxrX6 

April 16th, 2024 12:00 PM - April 16th, 2024 04:00 PM

Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506.