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

In the Workplace Aurora series 2026

Develop Your Workforce with East and West Aurora School Districts

Join leaders from East and West Aurora School Districts and the P-20 Network for a dynamic professional development event exclusively for employer partners in the greater Aurora area. Discover how engaging in career awareness, work-based learning, internships and much more can strengthen your workforce strategy and build a future-ready talent pool. Invest two hours with us and help the next generation of Aurora's workforce while advancing your organization's talent goals. This project is supported by the Dunham Foundation.  Lunch is included.

April 16th, 2026 11:30 AM - April 16th, 2026 01:30 PM

Aurora Regional Economic Alliance - 43 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora

GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship

Workforce Readiness Scholarship

The GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship supports high school seniors pursuing technical training and certifications for careers in aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, and other critical industries. The program will select at least ten scholars annually, with awards of up to $10,000 per year, as part of a $1 million, five-year investment in building America’s future workforce.

March 31st, 2026 06:30 PM - May 1st, 2026 12:00 PM

FMA Sparkforce

Scholarships for Students with a Manufacturing Focus

SparkForce, The FMA Foundation, awards scholarships twice each year to students pursuing degrees or certifications related to manufacturing careers. Explore 3 scholarships open now.March 31st deadline.

March 29th, 2026 12:00 PM - March 31st, 2026 11:59 PM

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Annual Regional Job Fair

Alignment Collaborative for Education and the Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System Region 110 invite you to their Annual Regional Job Fair.This job fair provides a valuable opportunity to connect with students from the following high schools:Community Unit School District 300Dundee Crown High School Jacobs High SchoolHampshire High SchoolCommunity Unit School District 301Central High SchoolCommunity Unit School District 303St. Charles EastSt. Charles NorthSchool District U-46Bartlett High SchoolElgin High SchoolLarkin High School South Elgin High SchoolStreamwoodStudents from the region’s CTE programs will come prepared with resumes in hand, eager to meet with you, learn more about your organization, and explore potential entry-level job opportunities within your company. The job fair is also a wonderful opportunity to promote part-time summer positions with sophomore, junior, and senior level students present. Why Participate?✅ Meet motivated, work-ready high school students✅ Promote your organization and available job opportunities✅ Support local workforce development and talent pipelinesREGISTER by FEBRUARY 20th- it is free, quick, and easy! If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out:📩 Alignment Collaborative for Education – Edgar Montes | montesace@align4edu.org📩Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System – Todd Stirn | t.stirn@central301.net

March 25th, 2026 09:00 AM - March 25th, 2026 02:00 PM

Elgin Community College’s Field House Events Center (Building J)

Lake County Tech Logo

Tech Campus Career Expo Registration

Tech Today: Dedicated to TomorrowRegistration opens Friday, January 16 at 8:00 a.m.: Tech Campus Career Expo 2026 RegistrationRegistration closes March 4th$25 registration fee, with all proceeds supporting our Career Expo Partnership ScholarshipThanks to you, we raised $4,000 for students last yearCareer Expo Day logistics will be shared in mid-FebruaryAdditional Ways to PartnerGuest speaking opportunitiesTeam-Based Challenge MentorshipCTE Month (February) engagementsAnd so much more… Give Me TEN+TECH50 Work-Based Learning ProgramStudents are still seeking internships. We assume liability, and students receive a stipend after completing 60 hours.Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our future-ready students.

March 19th, 2026 12:00 AM - March 19th, 2026 11:59 PM