WHAT?

NYC Older Worker Job Fair

AARP Foundation and The Employment Guide partner to connect older workers with some of New York City's largest businesses at a special job fair

Intended Audience: General Public

Reservation Required: No

Cost: Free

Contact: None

Phone:

Additional Information: Workers age 40 and older seeking employment. Sponsored by: AARP Foundation and The Employment GuideParticipating employers represent industries such as health care, customer service, hospitality, finance, sales, insurance, skilled trades, transportation, security and more.Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series is held in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor?s National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 22-26, 2008.The U.S. Department of Labor?s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2000, 13 percent of the U.S. workforce was 55 and older and, by 2010 that figure will likely increase to 17 percent. Nearly 7 out of 10 workers age 45-74 tell AARP that they plan to work in some capacity in retirement.

Handicap Access:

WHEN?

Date: September 16, 2008

Time:10:00AM - 03:00PM

WHERE?

Affinina Manhattan Hotel 371 Seventh Avenue at 31st Street, New York, New York New York County