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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GADgET Girls

Girls Adventuring in Design, Engineering, and Technology

This two-week camp introduces girls to design and manufacturing processes. Students complete their own projects through guided instruction, explore career paths in manufacturing and engage with women currently working in the field. This program includes at least one field trip. Family members are inviited on the final afternoon as students present their final projects.

Monday to Friday, June 9-20 (no class on Thursday, June 19)

9am-4pm

YEEXC-0002-100, $449

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.

June 9th, 2025 09:00 AM - June 20th, 2025 04:00 PM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 0014. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Camp Invention

Save the Date!: Camp Invention is a 4-day creative and open-ended learning camp which includes a rotation of four adventures for students in grades K-6.

June 23rd, 2025 09:00 AM - June 26th, 2025 04:00 PM

McHenry Country College

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GCAMP Summer Manufacturing Tours: Amsted Automotive

GCAMP is excited to host transformational summer tours for students (ages 12+) interested in STEM careers within manufacturing and industry.

  • Explore the educational pathways that align with high wage industry careers.
  • Go "behind the scenes" to see how some of the products we use every day are made.
  • Interact directly with engineers, plant operators, and other industry professionals.

Register for one or more manufacturing tours using the links below. Limited spots are available. Parents, teachers, and counselors are also invited to attend, but each participant must register.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your future career path!

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Join us at Amsted Automotive on June 24th from 9am-11am.

Amsted Industries is a global, diversified manufacturer of industrial components for rail, commercial vehicle, automotive, and construction and building applications. With over a century of engineering and manufacturing excellence and a commitment to ongoing product and process improvement, our businesses are all leaders in the markets they serve. 

June 24th, 2025 09:00 AM - June 24th, 2025 11:00 AM

737 Peyton St, Geneva, IL 60134

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Dream It, Build It

Fuel your interest in design and engineering and gain new skills on manufacturing machinery. Students brainstorm and prototype their projects, then complete their creations using shop equipment. This two-week camp includes at least one field trip. Family members are invited on the final afternoon as students present their final projects.

Monday to Friday, July 7 to 18

9am to 4pm

YEECX-0002-101, $499

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 8th, 2025 09:00 AM - July 18th, 2025 04:00 PM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 0014. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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GCAMP Summer Manufacturing Tours: Flexco

GCAMP is excited to host transformational summer tours for students (ages 12+) interested in STEM careers within manufacturing and industry.

  • Explore the educational pathways that align with high wage industry careers.
  • Go "behind the scenes" to see how some of the products we use every day are made.
  • Interact directly with engineers, plant operators, and other industry professionals.

Register for one or more manufacturing tours using the links below. Limited spots are available. Parents, teachers, and counselors are also invited to attend, but each participant must register.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your future career path!

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Join us at Flexco on July 8th from 9am-11am.

From its inception, Flexco has focused on just one thing, maximizing belt conveyor productivity. Whether you are a small farm in the Midwestern United States, or a large mine in eastern Europe, or a global parcel handling operation with facilities around the world, we are focused on becoming your number one resource for products and services that maximize your belt conveyor uptime, productivity, and safety.

 

QUICK FACTS ABOUT FLEXCO
  • Founded in 1907
  • Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois USA
  • Subsidiary locations in Australia, Chile, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Middle East, Singapore, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
  • Employs more than 800 people globally
  • Is a privately-held company
  • Holds 185 patents
  • Over 1800 distributor partners throughout the world
  • Supporting customers in more than 150 countries

July 8th, 2025 09:00 AM - July 8th, 2025 11:00 AM

2525 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Past Events

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GCAMP Summer Manufacturing Tours: Hoffer Plastics

GCAMP is excited to host transformational summer tours for students (ages 12+) interested in STEM careers within manufacturing and industry.Explore the educational pathways that align with high wage industry careers.Go "behind the scenes" to see how some of the products we use every day are made.Interact directly with engineers, plant operators, and other industry professionals.Register for one or more manufacturing tours using the links below. Limited spots are available. Parents, teachers, and counselors are also invited to attend, but each participant must register.Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your future career path!________________________Join us at Hoffer Plastics on June 10th from 9am-11am.From our humble beginnings, Hoffer Plastics has grown to become an industry leader and innovator in the custom injection molding industry.  Today, we employ more than 350 people in our 365,000-square-foot facility on 24 acres. We produce more than three billion plastic parts annually and ship to countries around the globe. We have a consistent 99% on-time delivery record and have pioneered numerous product innovations, including the Trust-T-Lok™ line of safety closures for flexible pouch packages. Over the years, we’re proud to have been honored with numerous awards, including “Family Business of the Year," Plastics News “Processor of the Year," the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award, 2022 Plastics News Sustained Excellence Award Winner, and Industry Week Best Plants Award 2024.

June 10th, 2025 09:00 AM - June 10th, 2025 11:00 AM

500 N Collins St, South Elgin, IL 60177

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Build & Bash

ROBOT | Build & Bash is just three weeks out—don't miss your chance to register.Whether you're new to robotics, a seasoned builder, or just looking for a family fun day this event is your chance to create a bot, test your skills, and join the bracket competition for ultimate bragging rights. We'll have the tools, materials, and mentors—you bring the creativity.🎟️ General admission gets you in + access to building materials🛠️ Add a Robot Building Kit at checkout to hit the ground runningThe competition bracket kicks off at 3PM. Come build, bash, & cheer on your favorite bot!

June 7th, 2025 01:00 PM - June 7th, 2025 04:00 PM

mHUB | 1623 W. Fulton St., Chicago

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TJMS Career Fair

The new Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Hoffman Estates is hosting the first-ever TJMS Career Fair on May 28th, and we invite you to participate! The career fair is a wonderful opportunity for TJMS students to learn about a wide range of professions, ask questions, and explore future career paths. Students will only have a few minutes to chat at each table, so no presentations or preparation are required. TJMS Career FairDate: Wednesday, May 28thTime: 7:00 am - 2:10 pm (half day option available as well)We would be grateful to have a presence at the Career Fair. Thank you for supporting TJMS students and helping to inspire the next generation!

May 28th, 2025 07:00 AM - May 28th, 2025 02:10 PM

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 3805 Winston Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

5.15.25 West Aurora Mock Interviews

Employer Breakfast & Mock Interviews

You are invited to an employer advisory meeting and mock interviews of West Aurora High School Weisner Center students from the Building Trades, Machining and Welding programs.Who is invited: 1.) Employers in the Aurora area interested in learning more about the current programming at the Weisner Center in Building Trades, Machining and Welding.2.) Employers in the Aurora area hiring for positions in Building Trades, Machining and Welding.Breakfast Agenda7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - Check-in with continental breakfast7:45 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. - Employer advisory meeting for Machining and Welding8:45 a.m. - 11:06 a.m. - Mock interviews of Machining and Welding students11:30 a.m. - 12:58 p.m. - Mock interviews of Building Trades and Welding students1:20 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Mock interviews of Building Trades, Machining and Welding students

May 15th, 2025 07:30 AM - May 15th, 2025 02:45 PM

Weisner Center, 1920 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora

Elgin Community College

Manufacturing Student Showcase

We are thrilled to invite you to Elgin Community College's first-ever Manufacturing Student Showcase! This is an open house event that welcomes people of all ages to explore sustainable manufacturing concepts designed and fabricated by ECC’s talented manufacturing students. See how traditional manufacturing practices are shaping the industry's future and discover how ECC’s tailored curriculum aligns with the needs of the local economy.Help us celebrate the end of the spring semester and kick off summer with delicious summer picnic favorites like burgers and hot dogs and don’t forget to enter the raffle for your chance to win a prize! Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to discover the incredible work happening in ECC’s Manufacturing programs. Please RSVP at elgin.edu/showcase. We look forward to celebrating the creativity and hard work of our students with you. Your presence will not only support these emerging professionals but also strengthen the bonds within our local manufacturing community. 

May 9th, 2025 05:30 PM - May 9th, 2025 07:30 PM

Elgin Community College, Bldg. O, 1770 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123