Addabbo Hosts Successful Senior Job Fair in Kew Gardens

To assist seniors seeking employment opportunities, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. hosted a job fair exclusively for seniors age 55+ at the Kew Gardens Community Center on July 26, 2024.

Numerous individuals, dressed for success, and with resumes in-hand, visited employers who tabled at the event and were actively seeking to hire older workers.

This is an important event for Senator Addabbo, who hosts it annually, because he understands that with rising costs in New York City, many people are choosing to re-join the workforce to meet their financial obligations while others wish to remain engaged in meaningful work.

"The Senior Job Fair provides older adults with the opportunity to explore employment options with companies eager to hire,” Addabbo said. “Seniors constitute a valuable segment of our society, and it is imperative that we equip them with the necessary resources to secure employment that supports their independence and well-being.

Addabbo extended invitations to businesses and organizations spanning various industries. Participating vendors included 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 others.

Representatives from each organization accepted resumes and engaged with potential job applicants to discuss available opportunities within their respective companies.

Senator Addabbo’s Office is currently working on it’s Fall Job Fair, which is open to all ages, at Resorts World Casino, tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.