Category: Community Event
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Free Comic Book Day at Don’s Book Store
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2023 at Don’s Book Store from 11am to 4 pm on Saturday May 6!
FREE comics! But wait, there’s more! If you act now, you can also enjoy Free Kids Book Day! 1000’s upon 1000’s of free books and comics available! Kids 18 and younger can grab some free books and free comics. Join us for this really fun literacy event!
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Diversity Job Fair
A job fair that represents the diverse communities who live, work, and play in the City!
City of Albuquerque Office of Equity and Inclusion host a diversity job fair that includes women, trades, minority-owned small businesses, LGTBQ+, non-profits and governmental agencies, resource fair, and much more. Free Interpretation, day care and food will be available.
Register HERE
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A Word with Writers: Colson Whitehead in conversation with Hakim Bellamy
Bookworks and the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Colson Whitehead, on tour for his new book, Crook Manifesto. Mr. Whitehead will chat with our own Hakim Bellamy, inaugural Albuquerque Poet Laureate, at the historic KiMo Theater.
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STEM & Manufacturing Hiring Event
FREE event! Employers hiring at all education and skill levels. Bring lots of resumes and wear business attire!
Free parking. Register HERE
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Futures Fair Student Career Fair
Join the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation for Futures Fair! Enjoy music, raffles, food, and career planning!
Employers and workforce development resources, including military recruiters, local trade unions, banks, government agencies, and others, will provide students with information and advice on career readiness and planning.
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Hiring Heroes Veteran-Focused Job Fair
Focused on veterans, open to all job seekers!
Dozens of employers looking to hire. Some offering generous signing bonuses! Veterans’ resources also
onsite.
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TSA Recruiting Event
Get a job as a Transportation Security Officer at the Albuquerque Sunport!
Apply in advance at jobs.tsa.gov/tso for quicker processing. Application guide HERE
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CTE at Work: Inspire, Inform & Connect
Connect and learn about Career and Technical Education programs and career paths. Free parking, breakfast, and lunch.
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Albuquerque State of the City and Community Celebration
Enjoy the beautiful Albuquerque Rail Yards and celebrate our city together at the 2023 State of the City. Entrance is FREE.
Connect with City departments and our partner organizations, enjoy local food trucks and entertainment, and learn how Mayor Tim Keller’s administration is working to create a safe, innovative and inclusive Albuquerque.
Transportation:
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Free park and ride from Gold and 2nd Street parking garage, pick up on the southeast corner of the garage; bike in and use the free bike valet; PLUS limited on site parking
Food from:
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Craft Q BBQ, Wow Wow Lemonade, and more to be announced
Partners: The Blacksmith Shop and Courtyard will be transformed into a community expo space with every City Department and non-profit partners tabling and sharing information. There will also be an array of interactive activities set up throughout the event with family friendly activities for all to enjoy!
For more information please visit this site
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