Orange County Hosts Major Job Fair at SUNY Orange Today

Orange County is holding a county sponsored job fair today, Wednesday Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SUNY Orange Kaplan Hall Great Room, 73 First Street in Newburgh. The county announced the event on Nov. 12 and posted a full roster of attending organizations and the types of positions they are recruiting for on its website. More than 30 local employers planned to attend, representing health care, home care, manufacturing, retail, state agencies, social services, and education.

The fair offers a concentrated opportunity for job seekers to meet employers in person, submit resumes, and pursue interviews on the spot. Employers listed by the county include long term care facilities, multiple home care agencies and rehabilitation centers, mental health and social services organizations, SUNY Orange training programs, and state employers such as NYS Police and NYS Department of Corrections. One named recruiter, Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation, is recruiting licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, registered nurses, nursing supervisors and food service workers. The county advised attendees to bring resumes and to use the fair as an opportunity to explore jobs and training options.

For job seekers in Orange County the event can serve several practical functions. It provides direct access to hiring managers for a range of wage levels and career tracks, connects residents to training resources offered by SUNY Orange, and makes public sector hiring options visible to applicants who may not otherwise navigate state employment systems. For students and those seeking to change careers, the presence of training program representatives offers a pathway from education to employment without delay.

At the institutional level the county sponsored event underscores local government engagement in workforce development and economic stabilization. By publishing the full employer roster and job categories online, county officials increased transparency about the scope and intent of the fair and enabled residents to prepare in advance. Events of this scale can influence perceptions of local service delivery on employment and economic development, which are central issues for many voters and community stakeholders.

Residents interested in more information, including the complete list of employers and job categories, can consult the county announcement on the Orange County government website and attend the event this morning at SUNY Orange.