Overview
The 2021 Dr. King Virtual Career Fair has ended. For assistance with your job search, please visit your local NYS Career Center. You can find the one nearest you by using our Career Center Locator.
To learn more about upcoming virtual events near you visit: https://statistics.labor.ny.gov/career-zone/career-calendar.shtml
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
2020 marked the highest unemployment rates New York State has seen in decades, making this a historically trying year for businesses and workers alike. In upholding the legacy of Dr. King, we are committed to keep moving forward and helping to serve New Yorkers now more than ever. With that in mind, the New York State Department of Labor and the New York State Office of General Services is proud to sponsor the Dr. King Career Fair once again!
The Dr. King Career Fair is one of the most widely attended events in the Capital Region. This year we are commemorating our 21st year of hosting this event, and for the first time this annual event will be hosted virtually! We are excited that this will allow for even more participation from both candidates and businesses and will be a great opportunity to make some professional connections.
Businesses
Business registration for the 2021 Dr. King Career Fair has closed. If you need assistance, please contact us at 518-457-3106.
Job Seekers
"Whatever your life's work is, do it well." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Come meet with more than 200 area businesses offering over 6,000 job opportunities. Whether you are searching for your first job or you are ready to change careers, this is the place to be!
Pre-registration for this event is strongly encouraged. Don't delay - register today!
See a list of participating Businesses here: https://statistics.labor.ny.gov/career-zone/career-calendar.shtml?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D151049583
Make sure to check out Preview Day on April 7th where you can browse the booths and available job opportunities!
Attend the event early on April 8th to take advantage of Live Webinars to help you navigate the virtual fair and make a great impression at the event!
Live Day Webinars –
Title: Preparing For Success During a Virtual Career Fair
April 8, 2021 10:30 AM
Description: This presentation will go over how to register for and navigate the virtual career fair platform, Easy Virtual Fair as well as help you plan for success and get noticed by businesses looking to hire.
Title: Interviewing Preparation
April 8, 2021 11:30 AM
Description: Interviewing for a job today can be more intimidating than it needs to be if you’re not sure what to expect, how to prepare, or what the interviewer expects from you. In this workshop, you’ll learn what makes an interview successful, the types of questions to expect, and how to effectively prepare.