NYC Job Fairs: 12 Events Offer Hiring Across Sectors

New York City will host 12 job fairs in November 2026, creating opportunities in state and municipal government, hospitals, emergency services, education, and transportation. The events vary in format, with some open to the general public and others restricted to specific demographic groups or degree holders.

The schedule begins on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a state government hiring fair at the Melrose Library in the Bronx. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is free for adults 18 and older. On the same day, the NYC HRA Business Link Career Fair takes place at CUNY New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Candidates must email their resumes to businesslinkrecruitment@hra.nyc.gov with the subject line “Job Fair” to register.

Jobs NYC and NYC Children will hold an information and hiring session at 2 Lafayette Street in Manhattan on Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event targets Special Officer and Youth Development Specialist roles. Applicants must bring photo identification, two resume copies, and academic records. Those who studied outside the United States must present foreign study evaluations.

On Thursday, Nov. 5, HireNewYork will host a fair for university graduates and graduate students at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and expects approximately 60 companies from health, finance, education, technology, and professional services sectors. Registration is mandatory, and space is limited.

The FDNY will conduct hiring sessions for Emergency Medical Specialist and Trainee positions at 2 Lafayette Street on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. Both events run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EMT roles require a high school diploma and state certification. Trainee positions require a high school diploma and specific work experience, military service, or college credits.

Healthcare recruitment continues on Nov. 10 at South Brooklyn Health and on Nov. 12 at NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View. The Nov. 12 event focuses on Certified Nursing Assistants and requires resumes to be sent to PACRecruitment@nychhc.org by Nov. 11. On Nov. 19, NYCHA and Workforce1 will hold an industrial and transportation fair in the Bronx. The event offers warehouse, forklift, and driving positions, and provides information on free commercial driver license training.

Candidates should verify specific requirements before attending, as some events require prior registration or resume submission. General preparation includes bringing multiple resume copies, photo identification, and proof of work authorization if requested.