Albany Job Fair adds veteran-only hour and resume distribution program

The Albany Job Fair returns Sept. 9 in Latham, New York, with more than 40 recruiters, a Veteran’s Hour and an online application option. Organizers say the event is designed to speed up hiring by giving job seekers early access to employers and resume distribution before and during the fair.

Why it matters: - The Albany Job Fair is built to connect job seekers with local and regional employers faster, including roles from entry level to C-suite. - The event gives veterans a dedicated hour before the general public enters, which organizers say is meant to recognize military service and improve access to recruiters. - The resume distribution program extends visibility to job seekers who cannot attend in person, widening the event’s reach.

What happened: - The next Albany Job Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, New York. - The fair will feature Veteran’s Hour from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., followed by general admission starting at 2 p.m. - More than 40 recruiting companies from across the Capital Region are expected to participate. - Job seekers can meet hiring representatives from a wide range of industries and talk with multiple New York State agencies about career options and applications.

The details: - Resumes can be emailed ahead of the event to resumes@albanyjobfair.com and will be gathered and distributed to participating recruiters. - Resumes can also be dropped off at registration on event day for scanning and distribution. - Job seeker registration is not required. - Confirmed employers and organizations include AquaPure, ABC Fitness, Absolute Fire Pro, Air National Guard, Albany Broadcasting, Albany County Department of Civil Service, Albany Marriott, Albany Police Dept., Center for Disability Services, Destination Kia, Destination Nissan, Erie Materials, Express Employment Professionals, Gleeble, Janitronics, KIPP Capital Region Public Schools, Marshall + Sterling, Nationwide Retirement, New York Life, NPA Financial, NY Army National Guard Bravo Company, NY Creates, NY State of Health, NYS Dept. of Corrections, NYS Dept. of Civil Service, NYS Dept. of Labor, NYS DMV, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Troopers, NYS Unified Courts, RedShift Recruiting, RPI, Spectrum, Visiting Nurses Home Care of Albany Med and others. - Supporting organizations include the NYS Department of Labor and NYS Veterans’ Services. - The event is sponsored by Albany Broadcasting, Catamount Broadcasting and SEO Web Mechanics. - The Albany Job Fair also offers an online job fair at more information where job seekers can browse open positions and apply directly to hiring companies. - The fair’s listings include recruiting companies and links to their online job postings, and organizers encourage early applications.

Between the lines: - The resume distribution setup is a differentiator for the Albany Job Fair because it lets recruiters screen candidates and schedule interviews before the event date. - Organizers say early resume submission can improve visibility and interview scheduling potential. - Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara backed the Veteran’s Hour, saying job fairs like this help honor veterans while connecting them with employment opportunities. - Darcy Knapp, event founder and organizer, said the veteran-focused hour is meant to honor service members and give them recruiter access before the public. - Knapp also said the fair distributes more than 750 resumes to each recruiting company ahead of the event and described the fair as the only in-person job fair that provides resume distribution for all job seekers, including those who do not attend.

What's next: - Job seekers can submit resumes before Sept. 9 to maximize exposure to recruiters. - Recruiters can continue adding to the confirmed list ahead of the event. - The online job fair remains available for early applications before the in-person fair begins.

The bottom line: - The Albany Job Fair is positioning itself as both a hiring event and a pre-screening pipeline, with veteran access, broad employer participation and resume distribution designed to accelerate interviews and job offers.