Westchester County Diverse Abilities Job and Resource Fair Draws Record Attendance

On April 15^th, the eighth Westchester County Diverse Abilities Job and Resource Fair drew its largest group of job seekers, employers, and resource providers to date, to the County Center in White Plains, for a day of networking and on-site interviews. Among the attendees for this popular event were more than 75 exhibitors and 400 job seekers, including student groups from local high schools and colleges. Since its inception, the event has attracted more than 1,800 attendees.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “The Diverse Abilities Job and Resource Fair has proven to be a vital event for both job seekers of all abilities and Westchester’s many inclusive employers. Walking into the County Center and seeing so many talented individuals connecting face-to-face with local employers – and hearing about the wonderful employees that have been hired as a result of this event – illustrates why it is so important. Thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to its success.”

Westchester County Director of Policy and Programs, Small Business and Chambers of Commerce Shari Rosen Ascher said: “The Diverse Abilities Job and Resource Fair is a bridge between our business and nonprofit communities and an eager workforce. We are continuously impressed by the success of this event and look forward to bringing it back for the ninth time in the near future.”

Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities Director Carin Horowitz said: “We are grateful to the employers and resource providers who contributed to the success of the eighth Diverse Abilities Job and Resource Fair. The room was full of positive energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity. Westchester County is home to a talented and diverse workforce, and we are proud to have this event play a role in connecting good people to good jobs.”

Among the 75+ employers and resource providers who joined April’s Diverse Abilities Job Fair, were: Child Care Council of Westchester, Human Development Services of Westchester, Liberty Lines Transit, MTA, New York Power Authority (NYPA), Northwell Health, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Sonesta White Plains Downtown, SUNY Purchase, The Arc Westchester, Westchester County Parks, Westchester Library System, and many more.

For an up-to-date list of Westchester County’s job fairs, and other skills training opportunities, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/events/.

About The Westchester County Office of Economic Development

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create, and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth, and inclusive economy. For information, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/.