As an extension of Westchester County’s commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive workforce, the Westchester County Office of Economic Development recently hosted another Diverse Abilities Job Fair. The event, which took place on April 30 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, connected more than 300 job seekers of differing abilities with more than 60 employers and resource providers.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Our Diverse Abilities Job Fairs continue to be tremendously successful at connecting job seekers of differing abilities with employers who can provide them with meaningful work in a welcoming and inclusive environment.”

Westchester County Office of People with Disabilities Director Evan Latainer said: “The Diverse Abilities Job Fairs provide a unique opportunity for job seekers to access resources, participate in on-site interviews, and learn about the many employers in Westchester County who could welcome them into their workforce. We are committed to helping these job seekers of varying abilities find work here in Westchester and thank everyone who helped to make this a successful event.”

Westchester County Office of Economic Development Director Bridget Gibbons said: “A diverse workforce positively impacts employee morale, productivity and company culture. We continue to be impressed by the crowds of job seekers who join us at the Diverse Abilities Job Fairs and look forward to hosting more of these impactful events in the future.”

 Westchester County Director of Policy and Programs, Small Business and Chambers of Commerce Shari Rosen Ascher said: “Employers and job seekers consistently ask us to bring back the Diverse Abilities Job Fair and we are happy to fulfill those requests. Our most recent event drew the most attendees of any Diverse Abilities Job fair to date (300), and has supported more than 1,000 job seekers since its inception.”

The Diverse Abilities Job Fair is a partnership between the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities, ACCESS-VR, and several local organizations.

Participating employers at the April 30 event included: Good Temps, Liberty Lines Transit, MTA, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York Power Authority, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Southern Westchester BOCES, Westchester County, and many more. Before the event, informational sessions were conducted for both employers and job seekers to help all parties have a positive and productive experience.

Visit  www.westchestercatalyst.com/events/ for an up-to-date list of Westchester County’s job fairs, and other skills training opportunities. 

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life.  This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create, and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth, and inclusive economy. Visit www.westchestercatalyst.com/events/ for more information.