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

24 Spark

VIA Spark Awards!

Join us for a can't miss event in Chicago manufacturing - the Spark Awards!!   Honor GCAMP's Outstanding Manufacturing Student and Outstanding Manufacturing Educator Award winners!!   Celebrate with the VIA the accomplishments of manufacturers in the areas of Culture, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Safety, Social Responsibility, and Workforce Development.  

March 6th, 2024 05:00 PM - March 6th, 2024 09:00 PM

Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd Wheaton, IL

TCD

TCD Manufacturing Collaborative

March 4th, 2024 05:00 PM - March 4th, 2024 07:00 PM

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

Women in Mfg

GCAMP Workforce Strategies Forum

We all need more young women in manufacturing! Whether you're a regional educator or a manufacturing employer, we're all interested in growing the number of young women interested in a manufacturing career pathway. Join GCAMP champions and VIA members along with VALEES regional educators on Friday, March 1, 2024 to explore recently released and IMA supported EdSystems publication Resources and Guidance for Supporting Young Women in Manufacturing. Have a boxed lunch with regional educators and then learn from report author Dania Ibrahim and GCAMP Director Dawn Curran.  Register by Friday, February 16, 2024Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus, Academic and Professional Center Event Room11:30  a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  Boxed Lunch12:20 p.m. -   1:20 p.m. Workshop 

March 1st, 2024 11:30 AM - March 1st, 2024 01:20 PM

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus, Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Dr., Sugar Grove, IL 60554

NIU

NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Spring Job and Internship Fair

Find your next co-op, intern, or part-time or full-time professional.  Early bird registration is $350 through Feb 15, then $400. Contact Gary Smith with questions.   815-742-7557, gsmith8@niu.edu

February 27th, 2024 10:30 AM - February 27th, 2024 03:00 PM

Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL

D300

Postsecondary Career and Transition Fair at Dundee Crown High School

Postsecondary, Career, and Transition Fair at Dundee Crown High School from 9 AM to 2 PM. Approximately 600 students from each high school will be in attendance with priority going towards Juniors.    Register using the button below.   Registration closes 1/15/24.

February 8th, 2024 09:00 AM - February 8th, 2024 02:00 PM

Dundee Crown High School, 1500 Kings Rd, Carpentersville, IL