State Labor Commissioner James J. McGowan today announced the Labor Department will sponsor a job fair on May 17, at the Stewart Air National Guard Base, in Newburgh. More than 135 employers will attend the job fair to meet with hundreds of job seekers and conduct interviews for a variety of employment opportunities. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Stewart Air National Guard Base, Route 17K, in Newburgh. Admission is free to the public.
Free transportation is also available within the City of Newburgh provided by West Point Tours.
Job fairs are a wonderful opportunity for job seekers to explore career opportunities and for employers to meet and hire qualified workers, said State Labor Commissioner James J. McGowan. Hosting job fairs is just one way the Department of Labor can help businesses find workers and help people find jobs. Job seekers are invited to bring their resumes and speak to local employers about hundreds of available career opportunities. Employers will be recruiting for positions such as computer programmer, warehouse worker, nurse, dietician, home health aide, resident counselor, clerical worker, retail sales clerk, cashier, factory worker, inventory specialist, financial consultant, and truck driver. More than 135 employers representing all major industries will attend the event including manufacturing, health care, travel and tourism, banking and finance, retail, human services, communications, distribution and government will be represented.