Future Fest Job Fair Nov. 18 in Far Rockaway: FDNY, NYPD, State Police, Trades and Home Care Employers

Name: Future Fest Job Fair & Career Expo
Start: 2026-11-18T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-18T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY — The Rockaways get their own job fair next week. Future Fest Job Fair & Career Expo sets up at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School on Bay 25th Street on Wednesday, November 18, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., with FDNY, the NYPD, the New York State Police, a union local, home care and youth agencies, and a row of training programs on the list. It is listed for all interested jobseekers, not only students.

A two-hour, close-to-home job fair at the far end of the A line: city and state recruiters, trades, human services and training, all in one school building.

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Event	Future Fest Job Fair & Career Expo
Date	Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time	3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location	Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School, 8-21 Bay 25th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Format	In person
Registration	Pre-registration encouraged (registration form)
Eligibility	All interested jobseekers

🔥 Who's Recruiting at the Far Rockaway Job Fair

The employer list is posted on the New York State Department of Labor career center events calendar, and the organizers mark it subject to change. As listed, it breaks down like this:

Public safety and government: FDNY Office of Recruitment and Retention, NYPD Recruitment Section, NYC Department of Correction, New York State Police and the New York State Department of Civil Service.
Trades: Operating Engineers Local 15 and Jetway Heating Cooling and Refrigeration.
Home care and human services: Advent Homecare Agency, Rising Ground, Queens Community House, New York Edge, The Campaign Against Hunger and Bright Future Community.
Training and job programs: Job Corps, Green City Force, Queens Far Rockaway SUNY ATTAIN, NYADI The College of Transportation Technology, Manhattan School of Computer Technology, the IDI Foundation and Workforce1.
Also on the list: New York Life Insurance Company and Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation.

That mix means you can talk to a hiring manager, a recruiter and a training program in the same afternoon without leaving the peninsula.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

Be clear-eyed about what each table can offer. The uniformed agencies, FDNY, the NYPD, Correction and the State Police, hire through civil service exams and multi-step screening. Their recruiters will explain exam dates, age and residency rules and what the process looks like, but nobody walks out of a job fair with a badge. The training programs are a path to a job, not a paycheck on day one.

The private and nonprofit employers are where a same-week conversation can turn into an interview. No headcount or pay rates were published for this fair, so bring questions and do not count on a specific number of openings.

The listing encourages pre-registration and does not say whether walk-ins will be admitted. Fill out the form now so you are not finding out at the door.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Several printed copies of your resume, plus a digital copy on your phone.
Photo ID and a pen.
For the public safety tables: your questions about exam filing windows, age cutoffs and residency.
For trades and home care: any licenses, certificates or training records you already have.
A short pitch: who you are, what you have done, what you want next.

Two hours goes fast. Arrive close to 3:00 p.m. and start with the tables that match your top goal.

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Future Fest Job Fair FAQ

When and where is the Future Fest Job Fair?

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School, 8-21 Bay 25th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

Is it only for high school students?

No. The Department of Labor listing opens it to all interested jobseekers, even though it is held in a school.

Do I need to register?

Pre-registration is encouraged through the online form linked above. The listing does not say whether walk-ins are accepted, so registering ahead is the safer move.

Can I get hired by FDNY or the NYPD on the spot?

No. Those agencies hire through civil service exams and background screening. Their recruiters can walk you through the steps and upcoming exam windows.

Which employers will be there?

The posted list includes FDNY, the NYPD, NYC Department of Correction, New York State Police, Operating Engineers Local 15, Advent Homecare Agency, Rising Ground, Queens Community House, New York Life and several training programs. The organizers note it may change.

Turn One Afternoon Into Your Next Job

Get ahead of the fair: create a free LocalJobPage account so your resume is ready to send the moment a recruiter asks for it, and dig into role-by-role guides in the Career Center.

Employers: hiring in Queens or anywhere in the five boroughs? Post your openings on LocalJobPage.