NYS Dept of Labor Job Board
The New York State Department of Labor is a resource for employers and job seekers. The job board and job fair listings are updated regularly. The site also has additional resources to assist job seekers including: resume writing, letter writing, training opportunities, career assessment, employability evaluation, career exploration, budgeting tool and more.
Dept. of Labor Events
Dept. of Labor Job & Career Information
| CAPITAL REGION - UPCOMING HIRING EVENTS (2026) | |
| Albany High School and the NYS Department of Labor May 21st 3:30pm to 5pm 700 Washington Avenue, Albany NY Open to Public/Community Members |
Learn about Civil Service Careers and NY HELPS The intent of this presentation is to Demystify the Civil Service Merit System. Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – Albany Career Center Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – Rensselaer County Career Center |
| Questar III Mini Job Fair May 21st 3 pm – 6 pm June 18th 3 pm – 6 pm 10 Empire State Blvd, Castleton, NY |
NYS Department of Labor, Schenectady County Connects, and Schenectady Outreach Center (SOC) are partnering to host a community job fair June 4th 11am - 2pm 433 State Street, Schenectady NY |
| Price Chopper Summer Location Job Fair Summer Bonus Program up to $500.00 On-The-Spot interviews for Part-time and full-time May 23, 24, 30 and 31 12:00 – 3 :00 pm Lake George Price Chopper 16 Lake George Plaza Road, Warrensburg, NY Register for the Summer Location Job Fair by Scanning the QR Code |
- Albany Job Fair at the Holiday Inn Express June 17 Veteran’s Hour” from 9:00AM to 10:00AM Open to the Public 10:00AM to 4:00PM 400 Old Loudon Rd Latham, NY 12110 ------------------------- |
| The Tri-City ValleyCats - along with partners Ferguson, Paylocity, and Human Interest - are hosting the 2026 Workforce Development Night on June 2 at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium! Tuesday June 2nd Gates will open at 5:30 p.m |
Fresh Start Employment Fair Friday, June 12th 11 am – 2 pm Abany Career Center 155 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210 |
| CAPITAL REGION - UPCOMING WORKSHOPS / TRAININGS / CAREER RESOURCES | |
| NYS Dept of Civil Service- NY HELPS Program Center for Careers in Govt presents a workshop to learn about careers with NYS! Tue, May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – Washington County Career Center Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – Albany Career Center |
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Union Carpenters Free Pre-Apprenticeship Program Scan QR code to apply! nasrcc.org |
| Schenectady City School District Job Fair EVERY 3 WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH 2PM-4PM 530 LIBERTY ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305 |
Attentive Care Free Training Programs for PCA's and HHA's - (IN-PERSON Courses/Trainings) **Programs regulated by the NYS Department of Health **Many employment opportunities after program completion Additional Information: Please contact: Phone: 518-438-6271 Website: https://www.attentivecareservices.com/careers |
| NYS Civil Service Online Office Hours Meet with New York State Dept. of Civil Service’s Centers for Careers in Government to ask questions and learn more about Civil Service positions with New York State! Every Monday and Friday; 9 AM – 4 PM by appointment only Email adam.rossi@cs.ny.gov to schedule your appointment |
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| CAPITAL REGION – HIRING OPPORTUNITIES |
| New York State Job Bank: https://myjobsny.usnlx.com/ |
| Childcare Industry Hiring Opportunities: https://nychildcare.usnlx.com/ |
| Seasonal Hiring Opportunities: https://seasonalworks.labor.ny.gov/ |
| (1) Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/positions.cfm |
| NYS Apprenticeship Announcements: https://dol.ny.gov/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-announcements |
| CAPITAL REGION – HIRING OPPORTUNITIES |
| New York State Job Bank: https://myjobsny.usnlx.com/ |
| Childcare Industry Hiring Opportunities: https://nychildcare.usnlx.com/ |
| Seasonal Hiring Opportunities: https://seasonalworks.labor.ny.gov/ |
| (1) Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/positions.cfm |
| NYS Apprenticeship Announcements: https://dol.ny.gov/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-announcements |
| 1. Temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for more than 100 direct care, health and human services titles across State agencies for a 12-month period |
