State Labor Commissioner Linda Angello today announced the Labor Department will co-sponsor a job fair on Tuesday, May 1, at Yonkers Raceway. More than 150 employers will attend the job fair to meet job seekers and conduct interviews for hundreds of available employment opportunities. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Yonkers Raceway, Central and Yonkers Avenues, in Yonkers.
Free parking is available.
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 Linda Angello. 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, fiber optic engineer, teacher, marketing assistant, warehouse worker, accountant, bank teller, nurse, dietician, home health aide, resident counselor, clerical worker, retail sales clerk, cashier, factory worker, inventory specialist, financial consultant, and truck driver. More than 150 employers representing all major industries will attend the event including manufacturing, high-tech, health care, travel and tourism, banking and finance, retail, human services, communications, distribution and government will be represented.