Albany Job Fair returns Oct. 7 with veterans hour and resume distribution

The Albany Job Fair will bring more than 50 employers to Latham, NY, on Oct. 7, 2026, with early access for veterans and a resume-sharing program for job seekers who cannot attend in person. Organizers say the event is designed to connect Capital Region candidates with employers quickly, in person and online.

Why it matters: - The Albany Job Fair gives Capital Region job seekers a direct way to meet hiring teams from local, regional and national employers in one place. - Veterans get an early-access hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., which organizers say creates a quieter setting and a targeted hiring window. - The event’s resume distribution program extends access to candidates who cannot attend in person.

What happened: - The Albany Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center, 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. - Veterans Hour will run from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by general public access from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - More than 50 recruiting companies are expected, with openings ranging from entry-level jobs to C-level executive roles. - Registration is not required for job seekers. - Job seekers can also use the event’s online job fair at AlbanyJobFair.com/apply-now/ to connect with recruiters and review online listings.

The details: - Job seekers can email resumes to resumes@albanyjobfair.com before the event. - Submitted resumes are digitally shared with all recruiters. - Resumes brought to the welcome table on Oct. 7 will also be scanned and distributed to participating recruiters. - Darcy Knapp, event director, said the Albany Job Fair distributes over 1,000 resumes to each recruiting company ahead of the event. - Knapp said the job fair is the only in-person job fair that facilitates resume distribution for all job seekers, whether they attend or not. - Participating employers include more than a dozen New York State agencies, plus Janitronics, Express Employment, JMC Enterprises and Gleeble Systems. - The NYS Department of Labor is supporting the event before and during the job fair. - Confirmed recruiters include Absolute Fire Pro, Albany Broadcasting, Albany Marriott, Albany Police Department, Arrow Bank, ABC Fitness, Ballston Spa National Bank, BRAVO CO NY Army National Guard, Capital Region BOCES, Center for Disability Services, Destination Kia, Destination Nissan, Empire Education Corporation Mildred Elley, Express Employment Professionals, Fusco Personnel, Gleeble Systems, Grand Canyon University, Holiday Inn Express, Janitronics, JMC Enterprises, KIPP Capital Region Public Schools, Nationwide Retirement, New York Life, Niskayuna CSD, NY Creates, NY State of Health, NYS Department of Corrections, NYS Department of Civil Service, NYS Department of Labor, NYS DMV, NYS Information Technology Services, NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, NYS Troopers, NYS Unified Courts, NYSTRS, RedShift Recruiting, RPI, St. Peter’s Health Partners, Sunmark Credit Union, Trustco Bank, Vanderheyden Hall, Van Rensselaer Manor, Visiting Nurses Home Care, and Warren, Washington & Albany Counties Chapter ARC. - Sponsors include Albany Broadcasting, Catamount Broadcasting and SEO Web Mechanics.

Between the lines: - The event is trying to cover multiple job-seeker needs at once: in-person networking, veteran-focused access, and remote resume distribution. - The focus on veterans and early interview scheduling suggests organizers want employers to move from introductions to hiring conversations faster than a typical job fair. - The broad mix of public employers, schools, banks, health care groups and private companies points to a wide hiring pipeline across the region.

What's next: - Recruiters are expected to review early resume submissions before Oct. 7 and begin scheduling interviews in advance. - Job seekers who cannot attend in person can continue using the online job fair before, during or after the event. - Organizers are encouraging attendees to arrive prepared to introduce themselves and speak directly with hiring representatives.

The bottom line: - The Albany Job Fair is aiming to be a high-volume hiring day for the Capital Region, with special access for veterans and a resume system meant to keep candidates in play even if they never walk through the door.