Addabbo to Host Senior Job Fair in July in Kew Gardens

As a way to help seniors who may want to work or need financial stability, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. is once again hosting his free, senior-only job fair in Kew Gardens this week.

On Friday, July 26, residents aged 55 and older are invited to visit the Kew Gardens Community Center, located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to apply for jobs with companies that are specifically looking to hire senior workers. Attendees are asked to please use the 80th Road entrance.

“With the cost of living in New York City continuing to rise, many people over the age of 55 are finding that they are having a difficult time meeting their financial needs and have to re-join the workforce to make ends meet. Other seniors may still want to continue participating in the workforce,” Addabbo said. “That is why I am hosting this Senior Job Fair so residents aged 55 and older can come and look for jobs in companies that are looking to hire. Seniors are a valuable part of our population, and we need to ensure that they have the necessary tools to find the work they may need or want, in order to sustain independent and healthy lives.”

Addabbo has invited businesses and organizations from a wide range of career fields. Vendors include the New York State Department of Civil Service, New York Life, New York State Department of Corrections, Children's Aid, St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, Better Home Health Care Agency Inc., Job Path, Inc., Good Temps, and more. 

Representatives from each company will accept resumes and meet with potential job candidates to discuss openings within their organizations.

In addition, Greenwich House and the New York City Department for the Aging will have resource tables.

This job fair is completely free, and interested jobseekers are asked to dress professionally and bring several copies of their résumés to hand out to companies they would like to apply to.

For information about the job fair, contact Addabbo’s office at 718-738-1111.