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Rensselaer County Career Center

New York State Career Center network

Weekly hoursMon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Rensselaer County Career Center is a workforce office in Troy, New York, part of the New York State Career Center network. It is at 1600 7th Avenue, 5th Floor, Troy, NY 12180. Call (518) 270-2860. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.

What to bring to Rensselaer County Career Center

  • Photo IDNew York's claim checklist asks for an ID
  • Social Security numberNew York's claim checklist asks for it
  • Your work historyEmployers and dates; New York asks for the last 18 months
  • A resume, even a rough draftUseful if you want resume or job search help
  • Unemployment claim detailsClaim number and any letters, if you already filed

Full checklist by situation · New York unemployment documents

Rensselaer County Career Center hours Eastern Time

Mon8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tue8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wed8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thu8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Fri8:30 AM–4:30 PM
SatNot listed
SunNot listed

"Not listed" means the official source does not give hours for that day. We do not assume it is closed.

Address and contact

1600 7th Avenue, 5th FloorTroy, NY 12180

Phone
(518) 270-2860
Email
Not published
Time zone
Eastern Time

Services at Rensselaer County Career Center

The official listing does not itemize services for this office. As an American Job Center network site it offers career services such as job search help; see what job centers do.

Unemployment help and appointments

The official listing does not say whether this center helps with unemployment claims.

Appointments: The official listing does not say whether you need an appointment. Call first.

Workforce board

Region: Capital Region. How WIOA training works

Accessibility and languages

The official listing does not describe accessibility features. Call ahead to request accommodations; federal one-stop rules require American Job Center sites to be physically and programmatically accessible to people with disabilities.

Spanish-language help is not confirmed by the official listing.

Map and directions

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Questions about Rensselaer County Career Center

What are the hours of Rensselaer County Career Center?

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (Eastern Time). Days not shown are not listed by the official source, so call before you go on those days and on holidays.

What is the phone number of Rensselaer County Career Center?

(518) 270-2860.

Where is Rensselaer County Career Center located?

1600 7th Avenue, 5th Floor, Troy, NY 12180.

Can I file for unemployment at Rensselaer County Career Center?

The official listing does not say whether this center helps with unemployment claims. In New York you can file online through the state unemployment website or by phone at 1-888-209-8124.

How much is unemployment in New York?

The maximum weekly benefit is $869 for up to 26 weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor table effective July 2026. Your amount depends on your past wages.

Sources

Checked October 30, 2026 against dol.ny.gov/location/rensselaer-county-career-c....

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