Past Event Archive

• ESCR Employment Resources and Training Fair | Spanish flyer | Chinese flyer
  Thursday, June 4, 2026
  This quarterly Work With Us event focused on jobs, training pathways, union membership, and recruitment opportunities in construction and related fields, along with other opportunities like retail and health care. Attendees connected with workforce organizations, unions, and public agencies to explore skills and certifications needed to succeed, training programs and pathways into the industry.

• ESCR Quarterly Employment Resources Information Session (Virtual)
  View the slide deck here
  View the event recording here
  Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  11:00am to 12:00pm
  Please join us to learn more about local hiring programs, job resources, labor unions, and training opportunities.
  
  
• LESEN Fall 2025 Job Fair
  Tuesday, October 14, 2025


• ESCR Employment and Resource Fair | Chinese | Spanish
  Thursday, November 6, 2025


• ESCR Spring 2025 In-Person Work With Us Information Session | Spanish | Chinese
  Monday, May 12
  
  
• LESEN Spring 2025 Job Fair
  Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  
  
• Workforce1 ITC Recruitment Fair
  Thursday, February 13, 2025
  
  
• ESCR Work With Us Virtual Quarterly Information Session
  Tuesday, December 10, 2024
  Thank you all for attending this virtual event!
  Presentation 12/10 Video Recording


• Henry Street Settlement Job Fair
  Friday, December 6, 2024
  Thank you for attending!


• DDC Manhattan Construction Career & Training Resource Fair
  Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  Thank you all for attending this great opportunity to network and connect with stakeholders from all backgrounds.


• LESEN Fall 2024 Job Fair


• Spring 2024 Work with Us Quarterly Information Session | Spanish | Chinese
  
  Thank you all for attending. The resources shared on What It Takes to Work on Infrastructure Construction Projects in NYC, will be posted here shortly.


• 3/13/2024 ESCR Unions, Unions, Unions Presentation & Resources
  Joining Construction Labor Unions: What You Need to Know
  3/13 Video Recording


• ESCR Fall Quarterly In-person Information Session and Job Fair - Thank you!
  Thank you to all the exhibitors and guests who came out to celebrate National Career Development Month with GOLES and the ESCR team!


• 2/28/23 Work With Us Virtual Quarterly Information Event: New Year, New Career: Tips to secure new opportunities
  Thank you for joining the February 28, 2023, Virtual Quarterly Information Session. For those who were unable to attend, the presentation slides can be viewed below, and please stay tuned for the live recording. Thank you to all of our partners: Workforce1, Lower East Side Girls Club, LESEN, and Henry Street Settlement.
  Presentation 02/28 Live recording


• HNTB MWBE Partners Webinar #1 – Doing Business with HNTB


• HNTB MWBE Partners Webinar #2 – Project Financial Management and Invoicing


• HNTB MWBE Partners Webinar #3 – Create a Compelling RFP Narrative


• 10/19/2022 Work With Us In-Person Quarterly Information Event: Career Pathways Exploration within the ESCR Project
  Many thanks to all who attended this in-person event! Special thanks to NYC DDC ODIR, NYC SBS, ESCR Contractors: IPC and PCC, LESEN, GOLES, Henry Street Settlement and JobsPlus. During the event, the ESCR Team shared their personal Career Pathways and other resources like common positions on resiliency construction projects, typical licenses and certifications, and other information. Please use the 'Have a question now?' button above to submit any additional questions or would like the ESCR team to present to your local group.


• 9/28/2022 NYCDDC East Side Coastal Resiliency Forum: Meet the Teams
  The Department of Design & Construction (DDC) is held a Coastal Resiliency Virtual Forum to provide contractors and consultants with the opportunity to meet the ESCR & BMCR Teams.


• 5/25/2022 Spring Virtual Information Session: Upgrade your Resume Package Download Presentation | View Live Stream Recording
  If you're new to the workforce, learn how to create a resume. For experienced individuals, explore ways to upgrade your resume to effectively feature your skills and market your value to the potential employer. Features LESEN, the Lower East Side Employment Network and the East Side Coastal Resiliency PMCM Team.


• 2/16/2022 ESCR Winter Virtual Information Session & Resource Fair | General Session | Breakout Rooms
  Featuring Council Member Carlina Rivera, NYC Department of Design and Construction Office of Diversity and Industry Relations (NYCDDC ODIR), the Program and Construction Management Team (PMCM), NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Workforce1, ESCR General Contractors (GCs), and Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN).
  Download the ESCR Winter Virtual Information Session & Resource Fair presentation


• 10/6/2021 HNTB Partners Webinar
  Featuring NYCDDC Chief Diversity and Industry Relations Officer, Wayne Lambert and NYC Council Woman Carlina Rivera, co-sponsored by Professional Women in Construction.


• 7/28/2021 ESCR 2nd Quarterly Work With Us Virtual Information Session Recording
  Virtual information session focused on subcontracting and hiring opportunities through the Project Area 2 General Contractor, Perfetto Contracting Co. Includes a step-by-step review of how to join PCC's directory of subcontractors for current and future opportunities.
  Download the presentation


• 4/29/2021 ESCR Section 3 & M/WBE Virtual Information Session Recording
  Virtual information session on subcontracting resources and opportunities for Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), Section 3 Business Entities, and individuals. Learn how to use the ESCR website to monitor for future subcontracting opportunities and hiring opportunities. Includes a step-by-step review of how to register with NYCHA Section 3 Employment and Workforce 1.