By Forum Staff
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently announced that he will be hosting his annual Senior Job Fair next May in Kew Gardens for employment seekers ages 55 and over.
On Friday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Addabbo said, employers will be present at Queens Community House, located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, to meet with seniors looking for work in various fields, including health care, retail, sales, security and other areas. Representatives from each company will accept résumés and meet with candidates to discuss potential openings within the organization.
The job fair is free to attend for both employers and for those looking for employment. Job seekers who plan to attend should dress professionally and bring plenty of copies of résumés, Addabbo advised.
“Finding a job is always an uphill battle, but the task is even more difficult for our senior population,” Addabbo said. “The cost of living continues to rise, and more and more people over 55 find themselves coming out of retirement or having their circumstances change and needing once again to search for a way to make ends meet. It is important that we provide these individuals with the resources they need to succeed in their job search. I am proud to once again host my annual Senior Job Fair and look forward to meeting the eager job seekers at this event next month.”
For more information on the Senior Job Fair, contact Addabbo’s Howard Beach district office: (718) 738-1111.
Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office
