Albany Job Fair set for July 15 with veterans hour and 40-plus recruiters

The Albany Job Fair returns July 15, 2026, in Latham with a dedicated hour for veterans, more than 40 recruiters and a resume-distribution program for job seekers who attend or submit materials in advance. The event also includes an online job fair and support from state agencies and veterans organizations.

Why it matters: - The Albany Job Fair is aiming to connect Capital Region job seekers with local, regional and state employers in one place. - A dedicated Veterans Hour gives service members earlier access to recruiters before general admission begins. - The event’s resume distribution program extends access to job opportunities for people who cannot attend in person.

What happened: - The Albany Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. - Veterans Hour runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and public hours begin at 2 p.m. - More than 40 recruiting companies from across the Capital Region are expected to participate. - Job seekers can meet employers ranging from entry-level opportunities to C-suite roles.

The details: - The event includes more than a dozen New York State agencies, along with regional and national employers such as Janitronics, Express Employment, Fabcon and Greenwood Industries. - Job seeker registration is not required. - Resumes can be emailed ahead of time to resumes@albanyjobfair.com. - Resumes submitted in advance are gathered and distributed to participating recruiters. - Resumes can also be dropped off at registration on the day of the event for scanning and distribution. - Recruiters can screen resumes and schedule interviews before the job fair begins. - The Albany Job Fair says its mission is to help job seekers find employment as quickly as possible. - The event also offers an online job fair at the application page, where job seekers can browse open positions and apply directly to recruiting companies. - The Albany Job Fair posts participating companies with links to their online job listings. - Current confirmed recruiters include Absolute Fire Pro, Air National Guard, Albany Broadcasting, Albany County Department of Civil Service, Albany Marriott, Albany Police Dept., Center for Disability Services, Department of Public Service, DOL NYS Veteran's Services, Empire Oral Surgery, Express Employment Professionals, Fabcon Precast, Grand Canyon University, Greenwood Industries, Janitronics, KIPP Capital Region Public Schools, McNulty Veteran Business Center, Nationwide Retirement, New York Life, New York State University Police, NY Army National Guard, NY Creates, NY State of Health, NYS Dept. of Corrections, NYS Dept. of Civil Service, NYS Dept. of Labor, NYS DMV, NYS Troopers, NYS Unified Courts, NYSTRS, RedShift Recruiting, Vanderheyden Hall and Visiting Nurses Home Care.

Between the lines: - Darcy Knapp said the early Veterans Hour is intended to give veterans a quieter time with recruiters and honor their service. - Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara said veteran employment is a way to recognize military service and connect veterans with meaningful careers. - Senator Jacob Ashby said veterans gave up important time with family and deserve help accessing jobs and opportunities. - The event says attendance has doubled in recent months, prompting new partnerships and expanded services for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. - The Veterans Hour expansion includes support from the Veterans Miracle Center and ClearPath. - The event says veterans will be able to connect with experts on healthcare benefits and other support services. - The Albany Job Fair says its resume distribution program is unique among in-person job fairs because it helps all job seekers, including those who cannot attend. - The event is supported by outreach from the NYS Department of Labor and Veterans Services ahead of the event and on site. - Albany Broadcasting and SEO Web Mechanics are listed as sponsors.

What's next: - Job seekers can submit resumes in advance or bring them to the event for recruiter distribution. - Recruiters may begin screening candidates and setting interviews before July 15. - Organizers are directing job seekers to the online job fair for additional listings and applications. - The event’s social accounts and contact information are available through Albany Job Fair for updates and participation details.