The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) hosted its second annual Talent Connect Hiring Hall on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Brooklyn Public Library \u2013 Central Branch, bringing together older adult jobseekers, employers, workforce training providers, and community partners to expand access to employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
Building on the momentum of last year\u2019s inaugural event, the Hiring Hall connected 800 older jobseekers directly with employers, workforce training providers, and community partners. Attendees participated in on-the-spot interviews, spoke with hiring managers, explored career pathways, and accessed workforce training and supportive services.<\/p>\n
The event highlights NYC Aging\u2019s commitment to connecting experienced workers with meaningful employment opportunities across New York City<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cNew York City\u2019s older adults are a workforce to be tapped. The experience, resilience, and depth of knowledge they bring to any employer is unmatched, said NYC Aging Commissioner Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie. \u201cTalent Connect exists to make sure that talent finds its match, and that no one is sidelined simply because of their age. Events like this one are how we turn that commitment into action \u2014 connecting real people with real opportunity, in real time.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAge should never limit opportunity or the ability to contribute,\u201d said DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei. \u201cWe are proud to work alongside NYC Aging to create direct pathways to jobs for older New Yorkers, whose experience and innovation have the power to revitalize our workforce and city.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBrooklyn Public Library has become a critical resource for job seekers across the city. We provide practical, hands-on support \u2014 from interview preparation and resume workshops to tax assistance and job certification waivers,\u201d said Linda E. Johnson, President & CEO of Brooklyn Public Library. \u201cWhile the overwhelming turnout for today\u2019s job fair underscores the challenges many New Yorkers face, it also demonstrates the vital role public libraries play as trusted, accessible hubs of support. Thank you to NYC Aging and the many partners who joined today and helped our patrons find meaningful employment opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n The program also featured an employer breakfast that encouraged collaboration between workforce partners and employers.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n About The Department for the Aging<\/p>\n The Department for the Aging\u2019s (NYC Aging) mission is to eliminate ageism and create a community-care approach that offers residents continued access to programs and resources that bolster their physical and mental well-being. Through a network of over 300 older adult centers and naturally occurring retirement communities, NYC Aging provides support and services that allow the nearly 1.8 million older New Yorkers to continue living independently in their communities.<\/p>\n To learn more, please visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n