New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Dept. of Labor and Dept. of Civil Service Host Successful Job Fair

(Yonkers, NY) - New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon and New York State Department of Civil Service Commissioner Timothy R. Hogues hosted a successful Civil Service Job Fair Thursday at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. The Job Fair was attended by nearly 600 individuals, showcasing the eagerness and enthusiasm of New Yorkers to pursue careers in public service. 

Civil service jobs are more accessible than ever before, due in part to a FY ‘24 State Budget initiative passed under Sen. Stewart-Cousins’ leadership ensuring that civil service exam fees will be waived for all examinations through the end of 2025.

Thursday’s Job Fair provided a forum for individuals to engage with representatives from 30 state agencies, including the NYS Department of Labor, NYPD Recruitment Section, NYS OPWDD Hudson Valley DDSO, NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Federal Air Marshal Service, Internal Revenue Service, NYS Department of Financial Services, New York State Thruway Authority, ACCES VR, NYS Department of Civil Service, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and more.

Even as the event concluded, interested candidates are encouraged to explore opportunities by signing up at StateJobs.ny.gov, where over 2,000 state jobs are currently available. 

Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins said, “Today's Civil Service Job Fair exemplifies our unwavering commitment to providing opportunities and fostering growth within our communities. I extend my thanks to Commissioner Reardon and Commissioner Hogues for their partnership in making this event a resounding success. By joining forces, we've opened doors to countless possibilities for New Yorkers seeking to contribute to their communities through civil service. We are building a stronger, more inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity and talent of our state.”

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “Attending the career fair in Yonkers was a truly inspiring experience. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Civil Service Commissioner Tim Hogues for co-hosting such a vital event with me. Public service jobs are the backbone of our communities, offering not only stable, rewarding career paths but also the profound satisfaction of serving and enhancing our society. Together, we are opening doors to opportunities that will empower New Yorkers and strengthen the fabric of our state’s workforce.”

New York State Department of Civil Service Commissioner and Civil Service Commission President Timothy R. Hogues said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, the Department of Civil Service has been working hard to boost the public workforce by reducing barriers and creating more opportunities for public service careers. We are pleased to partner with Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and the Department of Labor in recruiting for the wide variety of occupations and fulfilling opportunities available at our partner state agencies. There has never been a better time to apply for the thousands of state jobs available right now, and job seekers should visit StateJobs.ny.gov to get started today on a rewarding career in public service.”