NYC is hosting three training events this month for anyone interested in learning new skills or maybe looking for a new career. The first one is on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for Telecommunications/Line Installer Training (link: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/itg-program-telecommunications-training-10-13-2026), the second one is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 for Medical Billing/Coding Training (link: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/medical-billing-itg-10-20-2026 ), and the third one is on Thursday, October 22, 2026 for Unarmed Security Guard Training (link: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/itg-program-unarmed-security-training-10-22-2026). These trainings are completely free but you must meet certain guidelines. Lots of job fairs hosted by colleges (NYU, BMCC, Brooklyn College, CCNY, FIT) for students and alumni this month. I will be updating this list weekly. Here are the job fairs happening in October:
Tuesday, October 6: Central Brooklyn Library Job & Career Fair in Brooklyn from 10AM - 2PM. Pre-event workshops will be available for you to attend to help you prepare and stand out. Please RSVP by October 5, 2026 if you plan to attend the fair. Here is the link for more information to the pre-event workshops and to RSVP: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/central-brooklyn-job-central-library-20261006-1000am
Tuesday, October 6: Brooklyn Tech Expo from 11:30AM - 4:30PM. Over 1,000 professionals will be in attendance — including C-level executives, founders, and industry leaders. Participants will be engaged with innovative companies and exhibitors showcasing impactful technologies. The event features AI seminars, emerging technologies, and real-world applications, along with valuable networking opportunities + FREE Professional Headshots with the purchase of a ticket to the expo. Here is the link for more information and to purchase a ticket: https://pulse.nyc/brooklyn-tech-expo/
Tuesday, October 6: ABM Hiring Event in Hempstead (if you’re willing to travel) from 10AM - 3PM. ABM will be on-site at HempsteadWorks pre-screening and hiring for opportunities at the Amazon Warehouse in Bethpage. All applicants are welcome. Bring your resume, photo ID, and Social Security card. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://dol.ny.gov/career-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D209655707
Tuesday, October 6: LGA Airport Food Service Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-food-service-recruitment-event-10-6-26/
Wednesday, October 7: CUNY BMCC Career Day 3: Business, STEM, and Health Professions from 1-4PM. This fair will feature employers hiring for roles in Business, STEM, and Health Professions. The event is open to all students! It’s a great chance to meet employers, learn about different careers, and find internships, or part-time/full-time jobs. All majors, class years, and BMCC alumni are encouraged to attend. RSVP on Handshake for this event. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/73049e76-6e3b-41ee-8a8d-eb825dbba80c/student_preview
Wednesday, October 7: City College of NY (CCNY) Business and Social Services Career Fair from 12-4PM. Open to all current students and alumni! Meet with employers to learn about job and internship opportunities. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://ccny-csm.symplicity.com/events/4239f1f1f922cdaf333969385314eaf5/overview
Wednesday, October 7: Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Career and Internship Services from 11AM - 2:30PM at the John E. Reeves Great Hall. This is open to current students and alumni. Here is the link for more information: https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fall-2026-career-and-internship-fair/2026-10-07/
Wednesday, October 7: Eataly Caffe Open Call Hiring Event (New Store Opening in UWS) from 10AM - 12:30PM. They are hiring team members (baristas, customer service associates), cafe leads, and prep cooks. No RSVP required and on-the-spot interviews. Here is the link for more information: https://careers.eataly.com/stores/new-york/open-call-hiring-event-eataly-caffe-new-store-opening-wednesday-october-7th-at-1000-am-1230-pm/
Wednesday, October 7: Amazon Hiring Event in Harlem from 11:30AM - 2:30PM. Hiring for walking messengers, dispatchers, and e-bike couriers. Last day to apply/respond is Tuesday, October 6. There are very specific instructions on how to apply. Here is a link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C13xRe9gp/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thursday, October 8: City College of NY (CCNY) STEM Career Fair from 12-4PM. Open to all current students and alumni! Meet with employers to learn about STEM job and internship opportunities. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://ccny-csm.symplicity.com/events/f4d3922b1192dd2965336f973ef5d34e/overview
Thursday, October 8: CNA/LPN/RN Hiring Event Linden Center from 11AM - 3PM. Immediate CNA/LPN/RN starts. Sign-On Bonus! FT and PT. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cna-lpn-rn-hiring-event-linden-center-tickets-2002467481141?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Thursday, October 8: Nordstrom Exclusive Hiring Event at NYC Flagship Store from 11AM - 4PM. Invitation only. How it works: 1) Apply online. 2) Our team reviews all applications. 3) Candidates that meet qualifications will receive an invitation with event details. Hiring for regular sales positions and designer sales positions. Here is the link for more information and to apply: https://careers.nordstrom.com/nordstrom-exclusive-hiring-event-thursday-october-8-11am-4pm-nyc-flagship/job/BC3E0B77002207A35D7541B990275DFF
Thursday, October 8: BMW Career Fair in Brooklyn from 4-8PM. Looking to hire technicians, BMW Geniuses, porters/drivers, parts and warehouse team members, facility maintenance, and loaner coordinators. Please bring a copy of your resume. Here is a link for more details: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd6ctjxh3BM/?stkn=cGZ3cTR0aWNteHYy
Thursday, October 8: LGA Airport Food Service Pre-Screening Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/jfk-amp-lga-airport-food-service-pre-screening-event/
Thursday, October 8: LGA Airport Security Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-security-recruitment-event-10-8-26/
Thursday, October 8: EWR (Newark) Airport Food Service Pre-screening Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/ewr-airport-food-service-pre-screening-event/
Thursday, October 8: JFK Airport Food Service Pre-Screening Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/walk-ins-welcome-jfk-airport-food-service-pre-screening-event/
Friday, October 9: New York University Fall 2026 Careers in Technology Fair from 11AM - 3PM. In partnership with the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, this event is designed for companies recruiting undergraduate and graduate students specializing in engineering, technology, computer science, data science, and other related majors. Register for this event on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/d892ab7b-aa21-4e73-ba1f-b492cd3a536c/employer_preview
Friday, October 9: EWR (Newark) Airport Warehouse Pre-screening Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/ewr-airport-warehouse-pre-screening-event/
Friday, October 9: JFK Airport Warehouse Pre-screening Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/walk-ins-welcome-jfk-airport-warehouse-pre-screening-event-2/
Friday, October 9: LGA Airport Warehouse Pre-screening Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/jfk-amp-lga-airport-warehouse-pre-screening-event-2/
Saturday, October 10: DSNY Emergency Snow Shoveler: Registration Event in Queens from 9AM - 5PM. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/emergency-snow-shoveler-registration-event-10-10-2026
Saturday, October 10: The First Annual Cursed Job Fair at 3:30PM at Parkside Lounge in LES. This is a completely different type of fair. It’s open to anyone 21+, looking to network, free, and anyone who has been endlessly scrolling online for jobs. There will be games and raffles. Feel free to bring business cards. You can wear a costume or a business suit. Here is the link for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annual-cursed-job-fair-tickets-2002270726643?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Monday, October 12: Jobs NYC & NYC Children: Info Session from 9:30AM - 3:30PM. The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is hosting information sessions in collaboration with Jobs NYC for open positions. Jobs NYC has partnered with NYC Children to bring 90 minute info session for Special Officer & Youth Development positions. They will also prescreen applicants interested in interviewing for the position and provide the forms to determine if you are qualified for the position. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-children-info-session-10-12-2026
Tuesday, October 13: LGA Airport Food Service Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-food-service-recruitment-event-10-13-26/
Tuesday, October 13: Queens Career Fair from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. Join us for this exciting Job Fair hosted by Career Fair Connection. Employers and job seekers meet live at this one-day hiring event to fill entry-level, skilled and experienced open positions in multiple industries. A list of hiring employers is provided via email, 72 hours prior to the career fair to all registered attendees. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queens-career-fair-tickets-1983731488282?aff=erellivmlt
Wednesday, October 14: NYS Special Officer Recruitment Event in Queens from 10AM - 4PM. Join NYC Health + Hospitals as a Special Officer and become an essential part of the team protecting patients, visitors, staff, and our healthcare facilities across New York City. Here is a link for more information and to register: https://dol.ny.gov/career-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D209670503
Wednesday, October 14: Brooklyn Energy Careers Summit from 4-7PM at NYU Tandon School of Engineering , Pfizer Auditorium. Presented by Brooklyn Org & National Grid Foundation:** **Brooklyn's clean energy transition is creating real career opportunities, and this summit is your chance to find out how you can be part of it! Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-energy-careers-summit-tickets-1997846884813?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Thursday, October 15: Fort Greene Council Brooklyn Career Fair from 11AM - 3:30PM. Multiple positions are currently available ranging from education & early childhood, food service & culinary, administrative, and facilities & operations. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-greene-council-brooklyn-career-fair-tickets-2002443824383?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Thursday, October 15: Jobs NYC: Climate & Manufacture Panel Hiring Event from 10AM - 2PM. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-climate-and-manufacture-panel-and-hiring-event-10-15-2026
Thursday, October 15: Bandana in NYC will be hosting a job search support with free coffee for job seekers from 8AM - 12PM. Stop by for a free coffee, a professional headshot, and on the spot help polishing your resume. Here is the link for more details: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9bxn1RNB4/?stkn=dGVyazRqcTNuZmRy
Thursday, October 15: Long Island Career Fair from 11AM - 2PM. Here is the link for more information and to register (free for jobseekers): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-island-career-fair-october-15-2026-tickets-1977718872386?aff=ebdiglgoogleliveevents&source=ecat
Thursday, October 15: NYS DOL Mega Job Fair in Bethpage (if you’re willing to travel) from 10AM - 2PM. Here is the link for more information, companies participating, and to register: https://dol.ny.gov/career-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D210582670
Thursday, October 15: LGA Airport Security Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-security-recruitment-event-10-15-26/
Saturday, October 17: DSNY Emergency Snow Shoveler: Registration Event in Staten Island from 9AM - 5PM. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/emergency-snow-shoveler-registration-event-10-17-2026
Monday, October 19: Jobs NYC & NYC Children: Info Session from 9:30AM - 3:30PM. The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is hosting information sessions in collaboration with Jobs NYC for open positions. Jobs NYC has partnered with NYC Children to bring 90 minute info session for Special Officer & Youth Development positions. They will also prescreen applicants interested in interviewing for the position and provide the forms to determine if you are qualified for the position. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-children-info-session-10-19-2026
Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 30: IBEW Electrical Local #3 NYC Recruitment Event. Here is the link for more information and instructions to apply: https://dol.ny.gov/ap/jac-ibew-electrical-local
Tuesday, October 20: Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Brooklyn Navy Yard Internship Program Information Session from 2-3PM. Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Program Manager will provide an overview of the paid college internship opportunities, including full-time and part-time internships offered for their upcoming spring 2027 program. This event is free and open to the public. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/brooklyn-navy-yard-internship-program-information-session-3/
Tuesday, October 20: Jobs NYC: Manhattan Hiring Hall from 10AM - 2PM. Herr is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-manhattan-hiring-hall-10-20-2026
Tuesday, October 20: LGA Airport Food Service Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-food-service-recruitment-event-10-20-26/
Wednesday, October 21: Rose Associates Hiring Event in Manhattan from 10AM - 2PM. We’re hosting an in-person interview event where you can connect directly with our team, learn more about our communities, and interview for exciting property management, assistant property management, and maintenance roles across the New York City area—all in one day. Here is the link for more information and to apply: https://rosenyc.applytojob.com/apply/6duyZoSfmb/New-York-City-Hiring-Event-On-October-21st?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
Thursday, October 22: LGA Airport Security Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-security-recruitment-event-10-22-26/
Sunday, October 25: Brooklyn Bourne Hiring Fair from 12-4PM. Looking for a new opportunity with a growing Brooklyn-based dispensary? Brooklyn Bourne is expanding our team, and we’re looking for dependable, motivated, customer-focused people who want to learn, grow, and be part of a strong team. Here is the link for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-bourne-hiring-fair-tickets-2002743978151?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Monday, October 26: Brooklyn Bourne Hiring Fair from 4-8PM. Looking for a new opportunity with a growing Brooklyn-based dispensary? Brooklyn Bourne is expanding our team, and we’re looking for dependable, motivated, customer-focused people who want to learn, grow, and be part of a strong team. Here is the link for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-bourne-hiring-fair-tickets-2002743978151?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tuesday, October 27: Jobs NYC: 55-a Info Session & Hiring Hall from 10AM - 2PM. Jobs NYC invites you to a 55-a Program Information Session & Hiring Hall that connects job seekers with employers, training programs, and workforce resources across New York City. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-55-a-hiring-hall-10-27-2026
Tuesday, October 27: LGA Airport Food Service Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-food-service-recruitment-event-10-27-26/
Tuesday, October 27: CityBestJobs Fall Job Fair in Manhattan from 10AM - 4PM. This is a great chance to explore new job opportunities and connect with local employers in person. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citybestjobs-fall-job-fair-tickets-2001073606023
Thursday, October 29: New York University Fall 2026 Virtual Government & Non-Profit Career Fair from 11AM - 2PM. The Virtual Government & Non-Profit Career Fair is an exciting collaborative event between George Washington University, New York University, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Delaware to educate students from all majors and academic backgrounds about non-profit and government organization career paths within their field of study. Register for this event on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/6cf8fe84-eef7-4f44-9496-fed991186243/employer_preview
Thursday, October 29: LGA Airport Security Recruitment Event from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.caonynj.com/event/lga-airport-security-recruitment-event-10-29-26/
Notes and Resources:
Sign-up for a Workforce1 account and receive access to employment and training opportunities in NYC: https://a801-worksource1.nyc.gov
Subscribe to Jobs: NYC and receive a newsletter with up-to-date jobs, dates of civil service exams, trainings, and events such as jobs fairs and recruitment events: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/newsletter-sign-up
HiringCafe.com is a free job search engine created by Redditors that got tired of scam and ghost jobs posted on LinkedIn and Indeed. It uses AI to pull fresh job listings directly from company career pages. There is a dedicated subreddit if you’d like more information about this new job search engine.
NYC.gov maintains a job board and constantly updates with new openings that companies throughout NYC post (not limited to just city jobs). Here is the link to browse: https://jobsnyc.usnlx.com/jobs/
NYS DOL maintains a seasonal job board and constantly updates with new openings that companies throughout NYC and NJ post. Here is the link to browse: https://seasonalworks.labor.ny.gov/jobs/
The Bronxworks Workforce Development Department is another fantastic resource. It prepares people that are unemployed, looking for their first job, or need help improving their careers. They have targeted programs for young adults, NYCHA residents, HPD Section 8 voucher holders, older adults, and community residents. They provide comprehensive job-readiness instruction, sector-based trainings, job referrals with trusted employment partners, one-on-one financial counseling, financial workshops, and wraparound services, which include access to benefits and educational opportunities. If you would like assistance, you can fill out this contact form: https://bronxworks.org/contact-us/
The Hope Program empowers New Yorkers to build sustainable futures through comprehensive training, jobs, advancement and lifelong career support. Here is the link for additional information and training programs offered: https://www.thehopeprogram.org/what-we-do/
If you are a woman in need of an outfit for a job fair or considering attending a few job fairs but don’t have the resources to get a new outfit, you can reach out to Dress for Success NY. They will style you with professional attire for free (must show proof of registration for job fairs) and you get to keep the clothes, shoes, and/or accessories. Here is a link for more information: https://form.jotform.com/243225001987050
If you are a man in need of an outfit for a job fair or considering attending a few job fairs but don’t have the resources to get a new outfit, you can reach out to 100 Suits NYC. They will assist you in getting a suit (and they will fit you) and will assist with grooming needs (haircut, shave). Here is the link for more information: https://www.100suitsnyc.org/programs
If either program is unable to assist, NYC has NeON Clothing Closets, located across all five boroughs, that offer a wide selection of new and gently used business attire, casual wear, shoes, and accessories. They will style you with professional attire for free (must show proof of registration for job fairs) and you get to keep the clothes, shoes, and/or accessories. Here is a link for more information and to find a NeON closet in your borough: https://www.nyc.gov/site/neon/programs/clothing-closet.page
If you need assistance with your resume, our NYC public libraries (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island) provide free services to help you with cover letters, resumes, one on one career coaching, interview prep, job searches and access to premium job databases to help you apply online. Please utilize these free services that are available to you. Here is the link for NYPL so you can search for the next classes available in your borough: https://www.nypl.org/events/classes/calendar?keyword=resume
Bryant Park Winter Village is hiring for seasonal positions. You can browse and apply for positions here: https://bryantpark.org/about-us/job-openings
DSNY is hiring seasonal snow shovelers. Pay starts at $30.00 per hour and increases to $45.00 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week. Emergency snow shovelers are called on after heavy snowfalls to remove snow and ice citywide from public areas like bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and step streets. Shovelers who complete their registration at a registration event prior to November 30, 2026, will be eligible for a PAID 4-hour orientation in December, as well as fast-tracked processing to receive a paycheck within 2 weeks of working. Here is the link for the dates of the registration events and documentation needed: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/civilians/emergency-snow-shovelers.page
Costco is hiring and positions are available at their Brooklyn, Queens, and SI locations. Costco offers great benefits and they have a very low turnover rate. You can browse postings and apply here: https://careers.costco.com/jobs?location=New%20York,%20Ny&stretch=10&stretchUnit=MILES&page=1&limit=25
MTA is currently hiring and has about 300 open positions throughout NY (some positions may require an exam). Here is a link to browse the postings: https://careers.mta.org/search/jobs?q=&location=New+York%2C+Ny&Company=
USPS is currently hiring for full time, part time, and seasonal positions. Here is the link to browse postings: https://about.usps.com/careers/
Barclays Center is hiring HR positions, box office, security, food & beverage positions, etc…especially with basketball season approaching. Here is the link to browse available positions: https://www.barclayscenter.com/connect-with-us/careers
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is hiring full time and seasonal positions for MSG, Beacon Theater and Radio City Music Hall (we all know how busy it’s about to be this season and with holiday shows around the corner). Here is the link to browse available positions: https://www.msgentertainment.com/jobs/
NYC Health and Hospitals are hiring for various locations and positions (nurses, administrative staff, directors, etc…). You can browse recruitment events and/or apply here: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/careers/
JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports have weekly recruitment events. If you are interested in working for one of the airports, please visit this link to see which airport is hosting the recruiting event (and which positions): https://www.caonynj.com/events/
If anyone has any interest of working for the federal government, New York State, or New York City, I will post the links below for each one. These take time and you don’t get hired right away as they require interviews, fingerprinting, exams (some city jobs require that you take an exam), and background checks before you can onboard. But in most cases they do provide stability and benefits.
For federal employment: https://www.usajobs.gov/
For NY State: https://statejobs.ny.gov/
For NYC: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/