Bronx BP’s office partners with Department of Labor to host second annual Bronx Career Fair

On Thursday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bronx Borough President’s Office partnered with the New York State Department of Labor for the second annual Bronx Career Fair in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall, where more than 500 job seekers registered to meet with recruiters.

Over 500 job seekers attend the second annual Bronx Career Fair. Photo courtesy Arlene Mukoko

While the latest figures show unemployment in the county at 6.6%, down from 6.9% in 2022 and 10.3% in 2021, the goal of this event was to connect job seekers with potential employers that included Amida Care, New York City Transit, Acacia Network, Bronx Pro Group, BronxWorks, Carpenter Contractors Alliance of Metropolitan New York, Hot Bread Kitchen and the New York State Department of Corrections and Community.

Recruiters present included those from hospitality and tech industries, emergency services, public safety, healthcare services, education and social service agencies. Photo courtesy Arlene Mukoko

During the four-hour event, residents spoke directly with representatives from hospitality and tech industries, emergency services, public safety, healthcare services, education and social service agencies. The Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet Peguero attended on behalf of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

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