Harlem Week 2024 Job Fair Highlights Green Careers And Public Safety

By Harlem Week

The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce in partnership with U.S. Congressmember Adriano Espaillat, West Harlem Development Corporation and The City College of New York presented its 2024 NY City Jobs & Career Fair.

In honor of HARLEM WEEK’s 50th Anniversary, the informative, citywide, community event attracted over 5,000 job seekers who lined up along New York City College campus eager to participate.

Sponsored by Audacy, Enterprise Holdings, NYC Department of Transportation, Northwell Health, Infrastructure Engineering Incorporated, MetroPlus Health Plan, Mount Sinai, NYC Small Business Services, Small Business Administration, National Urban League, AMNY, and The Office of New York County District Attorney Alvin Braggs, the event features over 50 top recruiters, and service providers representing a wealth of companies from both the private, and public sectors.

In addition to recruitment and a wealth of resources, the NY City Job & Career Fair hosted two timely, informative panels. The “Careers in Green Jobs Panel” moderated by Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Senior Director Baron Carr, provided key insight on the numerous careers and job opportunities that exist in renewable energy, and environmental justice marketplaces. Panelists included representatives from The Charles B. Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate Change Environmental Justice, Con Edison, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

“The Public Safety Panel,” explored various jobs in law enforcement, public and emergency services. Top officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service, New York Police Department, and Fire Department of New York were in attendance to share exciting inroads and career paths.

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HARLEM WEEK takes pride in promoting events that not only showcase Harlem’s enriched cultural legacy but educate and uplift the Harlem community overall. Key events taking place in honor of HARLEM WEEK’s 50th Anniversary include the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Conference, Tuesday, August 13; Black Health Matters: HARLEM WEEK Summit & Expo, Thursday, August 15; Banking & Finance for Small Businesses, Friday, August 16. 2024.

In celebration of HARLEM WEEK 50th Anniversary, nearly 50 different events, and activities took place. If you missed any of them, or want to relive the experience, many are available on demand via http://harlemweek.com/replay-2024/    

HARLEM WEEK vintage footage and promotions from the past decades are also available via https://harlemweek.com/flashback/ and a book capturing Harlem’s historic past is available via https://harlemweek.com/foreverharlem/

Photo credit: 1) Shana Marks, US Congressman Adriano Espelliatt; New York State Senator Cordell Cleare. 2) Left to Right – Angelo Lampousis, Charles B. Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative; Sheria Stalling, Con Edison; Schenine Mitchell, Environmental Protection Agency; Baraon Carr, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce; Matthew Beller, Mayor’s Office of Talent & Workforce Development. 3) Left to right – Charles Powell, Senior Project Manager, Greater Harlem Housing Development Corporation & Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. 4) City College of New York Team – left to right – Anthony Achille; Dee Dee Mozeleski; and Tiffanie Burt. 5) Over 5K patrons attended HARLEM WEEK 50^th Anniversary NY City Job & Career Fair.