NYS Department of Labor Career Fair Today!!

NYS Department of Labor is hosting The Dr. King Career Fair at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

In upholding the legacy of Dr. King, we are committed to keep moving forward and helping serve New Yorkers. With that in mind, the New York State Department of Labor is proud to sponsor the 25th Annual Dr. King Career Fair along with the Office of General Services, the Governor’s Office of the Chief Disability Officer, and Capital District Transportation Authority.

The Dr. King Career Fair is one of the most widely attended events in the Capital Region and will be held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center – connecting 170 area businesses and nearly 500 job seekers. We are celebrating our 25th year of hosting this event and will be once again hosted in person! We are excited to have the opportunity to connect businesses and job seekers to the talent and positions they need at no cost.

Whether you are searching for your first job or are ready to change careers, this is the place to be! The Dr. King Career Fair will feature the following services in addition to networking with hiring businesses:

  • Resume Review
  • Onsite Workshops
  • Pop-up Career Center
  • Professional Headshot Photo Booth
  • Virtual Reality Career Exploration
  • NYS DMV – REAL ID

FREE event parking will be offered in the MVP Arena parking garage!

CDTA is offering a free shuttle to the Career Fair! Pick up is at the Lincoln Park Pool House every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Find more information and a list of participating businesses here.