Jobs NYC Hiring Events at 2 Lafayette Street: Climate and Manufacturing Panel October 15, Manhattan Hiring Hall October 20

NEW YORK, NY — Two city-run hiring events are coming to the same Lower Manhattan address this month. Jobs NYC is holding a climate and manufacturing career panel with a hiring hall on Thursday, October 15, then a general Manhattan Hiring Hall on Tuesday, October 20. Both run at 2 Lafayette Street, a short walk from Foley Square, and both put job seekers face to face with employers.

Two dates, one address near City Hall: a green-economy panel and hiring event October 15, and an all-sectors hiring hall October 20. Pick a timeslot, bring ID and a stack of resumes.

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October 15 — Jobs NYC Climate & Manufacture Panel Hiring Event
October 20 — Jobs NYC Manhattan Hiring Hall

Climate & Manufacture Panel Hiring Event — Thursday, October 15

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (doors close 1:30 p.m.) | 2 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10007

This one is half career panel, half hiring hall. The Jobs NYC event page says the panel covers how the shift to a cleaner economy is opening work in climate, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and green construction. Expect talk about which skills employers are short on, how apprenticeships and work-based learning get you in the door, and how people move up once they're hired. The city has not published a list of employers or panelists, so treat it as a chance to learn the field and meet whoever is recruiting rather than a guaranteed interview with a specific company. If you've been eyeing electrical work, building retrofits or a shop-floor job, this is the morning to ask questions.

Manhattan Hiring Hall — Tuesday, October 20

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (doors close 1:30 p.m.) | 2 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10007

The broader of the two. The city's listing promises a variety of employers on site, some of them interviewing on the spot, plus openings with the City of New York itself. You'll also find staff who can point you toward workforce training programs and public benefits. No employer names or job titles have been announced, so come ready for anything from customer service to office work, and bring a resume that's ready to hand over. If you're coming to interview, dress for it.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

Register for a timeslot. Both events split the day into four slots, and the city asks you to sign up for one through Eventbrite: October 15 registration and October 20 registration. Walk-in policy isn't spelled out, so don't count on it.
Doors close at 1:30 p.m. The listed end time is 2:00, but you won't get in after 1:30.
Bring photo ID and several copies of your resume. Business attire is recommended.
Get set up with Workforce1 first. The city suggests registering as a Workforce1 Career Center client before you arrive, which speeds things up at the door.
Need an accommodation? Email jobsnyc@sbs.nyc.gov at least four business days ahead.

🔎 Where to Aim Before You Show Up

Since neither event has named its employers, the smartest prep is knowing what's already open in the five boroughs. Run these searches, note two or three postings that fit, and walk in able to say exactly what you want.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly are the October 15 and October 20 hiring events?

Both are at 2 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10007, in the Civic Center area of Lower Manhattan near Foley Square.

Do I need to register?

Yes, the city asks attendees to register for one of four timeslots through Eventbrite. Registering as a Workforce1 client beforehand is also recommended.

Which employers will be there?

Jobs NYC hasn't published a list for either date. The October 20 hall promises private employers from across the city plus City of New York openings, with some on-the-spot interviews.

Do I need clean energy experience for October 15?

No experience requirement is listed. The panel is built around how people get into the field, including apprenticeships and work-based learning.

What should I bring?

A photo ID, several resume copies, and professional clothes. Arrive well before the 1:30 p.m. door close.

Get Ready Before Your Timeslot

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