GCAMP, the Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

GCAMP is a nonprofit organization that helps connect students, parents, and job seekers with career oppotunities in modern manufacturing. It brings together local manufactures, educators, and workforce groups to address the shortage pf skilled workers in the industry. GCAMP organizes school visits, factiry tours, internships and training programs to show that manufacturing today is high-tech, innovative, and full of opportunity. The program also supports local companies by helping them find and train qualified workers.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Regional

STATE(S) COVERED

Illinois

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person

TYPICAL DURATION

Short-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Families, Educators, Employers, Network Membership For Schools

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Other

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy

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Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads

Regional

cisofhamptonroads.org

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization committed to offering holistic support for students, encompassing both academic and non-academic needs. Our team collaborates with schools, families, and the community to ensure that each student receives the necessary resources and encouragement for successful development and thriving.

Available in: VA

grades k–5 grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12

Honor Your Dreams

Local

Honor Your Dreams is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for low-income students in New York City by expanding access to career pathways, mentorship, and scholarships.

Available in: NY

postsecondary