NYC AGING HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL TALENT CONNECT HIRING HALL

NYC AGING HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL TALENT CONNECT HIRING HALL

Hundreds of Older Jobseekers were directly connected with Employers

Expanding the City's Workforce Opportunities for Older New Yorkers

Brooklyn, NY - The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) hosted its second annual Talent Connect Hiring Hall on Wednesday, March 11 at the Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch, bringing together older adult jobseekers, employers, workforce training providers, and community partners to expand access to employment opportunities.

Building on the momentum of last year's inaugural event, the Hiring Hall connected 800 older jobseekers directly with employers, workforce training providers, and community partners. Attendees participated in on-the-spot interviews, spoke with hiring managers, explored career pathways, and accessed workforce training and supportive services.

The event highlights NYC Aging's commitment to connecting experienced workers with meaningful employment opportunities across New York City.

"Economic stability shapes nearly every aspect of a person's life, including their health. When older adults are able to make a living wage, families are steadier and communities are stronger. Older adults bring experience and dedication that every employer in this city should want. Talent Connect put real opportunity in front of older New Yorkers across the five boroughs," said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga.

"New York City's older adults are a workforce to be tapped. The experience, resilience, and depth of knowledge they bring to any employer is unmatched, said NYC Aging Commissioner Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie. "Talent Connect exists to make sure that talent finds its match, and that no one is sidelined simply because of their age. Events like this one are how we turn that commitment into action - connecting real people with real opportunity, in real time."

"Age should never limit opportunity or the ability to contribute," said DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei. "We are proud to work alongside NYC Aging to create direct pathways to jobs for older New Yorkers, whose experience and innovation have the power to revitalize our workforce and city."

"Brooklyn Public Library has become a critical resource for job seekers across the city. We provide practical, hands-on support - from interview preparation and resume workshops to tax assistance and job certification waivers," said Linda E. Johnson, President & CEO of Brooklyn Public Library. "While the overwhelming turnout for today's job fair underscores the challenges many New Yorkers face, it also demonstrates the vital role public libraries play as trusted, accessible hubs of support. Thank you to NYC Aging and the many partners who joined today and helped our patrons find meaningful employment opportunities."

The program also featured an employer breakfast that encouraged collaboration between workforce partners and employers.

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About NYC Aging:
The NYC Department for the Aging's mission is to eliminate ageism and empower older adults to live independently in their communities. Through a network of more than 300 older adult centers and naturally occurring retirement communities, NYC Aging provides programs and resources to nearly 1.8 million older New Yorkers.