Build a great resume, practice interview skills, and explore exciting career paths at The New York Public Library’s first annual Career Resources Fair for Teens!

Explore resources from the Library and our partner organizations about entering the workforce after graduation, the range of career paths open to you, and the skills you’ll need wherever you end up. We’ll help you write a great resume and cover letter, practice interview skills, get your working papers, and jump-start your career. Workshops and hands-on activities will help you get the most from the career readiness resources and services we offer.

To see a list of all of the partner organizations that will be in attendance, please visit this page.

NYPL’s Career Resources Fair for Teens is free and open to all teens and their families.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: For school staff or community-based organizations bringing students, please request a ticket for each student attending so that we can get an accurate count of potential attendees.

Please be advised that this registration is only for teens, educators, and parents choosing to attend the Career Resources Fair for Teens. Organizations cannot register to table or attend the event through this Eventbrite. If you are an organization that is interested in applying for a tabling spot at the fair, please fill out this form. Completing the form does not guarantee that you will receive a spot.

Plus! May Is Ready, Set, Career! Month for Teens at NYPL

Throughout May, our librarians across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island will be offering workshops for teens to learn about different career paths and develop career readiness skills, including a career panel series, resume writing and LinkedIn workshops, and much more. Learn more.

College & Career Pathways at NYPL

Whether you’re working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, The New York Public Library is here for you, with resources, individual counseling, college, and career prep workshops, and programs to help you take the next big step. Learn more.

Teens 360º at NYPL

Our new Teens 360º initiative offers a holistic support package for teens, including resources for achieving academic success; welcoming, well-equipped spaces for building skills and developing creative projects; a wide array of materials for learning and exploring extracurricular interests; and mental health support.

In our branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—as well as our newly expanded Teen Centers in select locations — we offer millions of books and e-books, tech and digital tools, and more to equip teens with what they need to succeed both today and in the future. Learn more.

Time: 10:00 am — 1:00 pm EDT

Free!

Registration