NYSDOL Opens New Lower Manhattan Career Center

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Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 4th, 2026

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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has opened a new Lower Manhattan Career Center. The center will provide job seekers with career assistance, workshops, resume help, and training programs, while also supporting local businesses in building a skilled workforce.

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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the grand opening of its new Lower Manhattan Career Center located at 117 Duane St., New York, NY. This initiative aims to enhance access to free employment resources for job seekers, including workshops, resume assistance, and training programs, and to support local businesses in developing a skilled workforce. The center also features a truck driving simulator for commercial driver's license candidates.

This opening represents an expansion of NYSDOL's statewide network of career centers, which collectively supported nearly a million New Yorkers and over 27,000 businesses in 2025. The new center is intended to foster economic growth by connecting residents and businesses with high-quality career resources and support services. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are associated with this announcement, as it pertains to the opening of a service center.

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March 2, 2026 New York, NY

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW LOCATION OF LOWER MANHATTAN CAREER CENTER

Center Connects New Yorkers to Career Assistance, Free Employment Resources, and Helps Local Businesses Build Skilled Workforce

See Pictures from the Grand Opening HERE

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today celebrated the grand opening of the new location of the Lower Manhattan Career Center at 117 Duane St., New York, N.Y. This marks a significant milestone in providing critical employment resources to job seekers and business owners in lower Manhattan and the New York City area. Job seekers can access a wide range of services, including job preparation workshops, personalized resume assistance, job search strategies, training programs, resources to start and grow a business, and more. There is also a truck driving simulator to help interested candidates obtain commercial driver’s licenses for the City’s high-demand transportation careers.

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “This new space in Lower Manhattan is part of the Department’s ongoing effort to meet New Yorkers where they are. The center provides residents and businesses with better access to the Department’s free, high-quality career resources and support. I am grateful for our continued collaboration with New York City partners, which allows us to create opportunities for New Yorkers and foster economic growth across the city and state.”

The center’s multi-purpose resource room is dedicated to longtime NYSDOL employee, the late Anthony Robles. During his 24 years with the Department, Anthony helped hundreds of workers find careers they love, embodying one of its core missions. NYSDOL is proud to honor Anthony’s passion for serving others with this dedication.

The Lower Manhattan Career Center is one of around 100 NYSDOL Career Centers statewide, which provided support to nearly a million New Yorkers and more than 27,000 businesses in 2025.

Senator Jessica Ramos said, “Access to good jobs and real opportunity should never depend on your ZIP code. The opening of the new Lower Manhattan Career Center represents an important investment in working people and small businesses alike. By providing free career services, job training resources, and support for local employers, the Department of Labor is helping New Yorkers build stable futures and strengthening our city’s workforce. I’m proud to support efforts that connect our communities to the tools they need to thrive in today’s economy and that honor an exemplary public servant like Anthony Robles.”

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal said, “The new Lower Manhattan Career Center is an investment in opportunity. By connecting New Yorkers to free job training, career support, and small business resources, this center will help working families thrive and strengthen our local economy. I’m grateful to the State Department of Labor for expanding access to these critical services right here in Lower Manhattan — and for honoring Anthony Robles’ legacy of public service in the process.”

For more information on how NYSDOL can help you find a career you love, visit the website.