March 30, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OPENS 25th ANNUAL DR. KING CAREER FAIR

Networking Opportunities with Over 150 Hiring Businesses and New York State Agencies
Job Seekers Are Encouraged to Pre-Register Here

State officials will open the 2026 Dr. King Career Fair featuring networking opportunities with more than 150 employers offering nearly 4,000 jobs in the Capital Region. Free parking and Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) shuttles will be available. Those who wish to attend the fair are encouraged to register online.

The Dr. King Career Fair features the following services:

  • Resume review
  • Pop-up career center
  • Professional headshot photo booth
  • Virtual reality career exploration

Ahead of the event, The New York State Department of Labor encourages job seekers to participate in the Department’s no-cost virtual workshops to prepare for potential career opportunities. For job seekers in need of interview clothing, visit a New York State Career Center for assistance. For more information, visit https://dol.ny.gov/dr-king-career-fair.

Where: Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany

When: Thursday, April 2
Media arrival: 10:30 a.m.
Dr. King Career Fair: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Who: Representatives from more than 150 local businesses and state agencies.

 

Free Parking: MVP Parking Garage 

Free CDTA Shuttle: From Lincoln Park Pool House