NYPL’s FREE Job Fair & Expo 2025: Connect, Learn, Get Hired!

NYPL’s FREE Job Fair & Expo 2025: Connect, Learn, Get Hired!

Join NYPL for our Job Fair & Expo 2025, a FREE all-day event featuring hiring employers, career experts, and training opportunities.

By New York Public Library Career Services Department

Date and time

Friday, May 23 · 10am - 3pm EDT

Location

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

476 5th Avenue New York, NY 10018

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours

Are you ready to start or grow your career? Join The New York Public Library’s Job Fair & Expo 2025—a FREE all-day event connecting you with hiring employers, career experts, and training opportunities in the tech industry!


Free tickets go live on Thursday, April 17!

  • Meet Hiring Employers & Workforce Development Organizations
  • Discover Job Openings in the Tech Industry
  • Explore Training & Education Resources to Boost Your Tech Skills
  • Get Insights from Industry Experts (Topics include, Breaking into Tech, The Future of
    Tech Jobs, Transitioning Careers into Tech, and Tech Entrepreneurship)
  • Professional LinkedIn Headshots
  • On-Site Resume Printing
  • Live Networking with Industry Professionals

This event is FREE and open to all job seekers 18 and older—no library card required. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and launch your career in tech—we can’t wait to see you there!


Participating Employers & Organizations

More than 30 employers and workforce development organizations will be on site. Talk with recruiters, explore available roles, and learn about job training and support programs.


Featured Employers:


Community & Training Resources:

  • 1199 SEIU: provides full scholarships to attend college for thirteen healthcare career titles 
  • ACCES-VR :  helps individuals with disabilities with education, training and other services.
  • Bandana : focused on helping New Yorker find great jobs near them
  • Carroll Gardens Association : provides workforce development resources and trainings to people who are in or want to enter the domestic work industry
  • Grace Institute : offers a 12-week, tuition-free hybrid training program designed to prepare women for dynamic, upwardly-mobile administrative careers
  • The Henry Street Settlement ATTAIN Lab : offers free academic, occupational, and employability courses with a large variety of certifications from Microsoft, Intuit, and our own office. 
  • NYC Commission on Human Rights : provides information about civil rights and anti-discrimination protections for the job search and employment processes.
  • Department for the Aging - Silver Corps (City of New York) : provides older adults with paid volunteer assignments to help secure employment.
  • Pursuit 
  • Rebuilding Together NYC  : partners with companies to create career-defining tech roles and on-the-job training to ensure potential translates to performance
  • Union Settlement - Adult Education : Free training for adult learners: Microsoft Office Specialist, QuickBooks/Basic Accounting, Hospitality (hotels & restaurants), ESOL and GED
  • The WorkPlace-Maturity Works : a job training program for individuals 55 or older looking to enhance their job skills. 


Get More From Career Services at NYPL

Can’t Attend? We’ve Got You Covered! Find essential professional development support, resources, webinars, events, and more tailored for job seekers and professionals looking to craft an effective professional portfolio to enhance their careers. NYPL’s Career Services team offers FREE virtual and in-person support to help you achieve your career or employment goals, including coaching, resume or cover letter writing, job application support, and career development events—all year-round. If you have questions about these offerings, please contact careerservices@nypl.org.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a tech background to attend?

No! Whether you're new to tech or experienced, this event is open to everyone (even if you have little to no background in tech).

Should I bring my resume?

Yes! We offer resume printing on-site, and some employers may be conducting interviews.

What should I wear?

Business casual is recommended, but wear what makes you feel confident!

How do tickets work?

Tickets have an entry time. Patrons can join the check-in line at the time indicated on their ticket. One ticket includes entry for one person for the rest of the day (no additional tickets required). You will be able to exit and re-enter the event, as long as you still have your wristband.

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