Connecting the Dots Across Federal Workforce Programs

Federal workforce programs share common goals: helping individuals overcome barriers, finding meaningful employment, and achieving greater economic stability. But understanding how these programs connect, and how they work together, is not always that easy.

On Tuesday, September 8, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET, join us for Pathways to Employment. Experts will explore the relationships between programs such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).  The conversation will not only examine the unique role that each program plays, but it will also show where their services and participants overlap, highlighting how stronger coordination creates more connected pathways to employment.

Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the intricacies of these programs and how workforce agencies, community partners, and employers can better align their efforts to support shared goals. Join us to discover how connecting programs, resources, and strategies can strengthen service delivery and improve outcomes for job seekers and employers alike.

 

 

Session Speaker

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Taunya Charlton
Programs Manager, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
 

Taunya Charlton is the Workforce Programs Manager for the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR), where she provides statewide leadership and strategic direction for Employment and Business Services and multiple federally funded workforce programs. She oversees workforce policy, program strategy, compliance, and modernization efforts that strengthen service delivery and improve how businesses connect with talent across South Dakota. Taunya supports cross-agency collaboration, guides complex workforce initiatives, and ensures consistent, high-quality implementation of employer and job seeker services statewide. Her work focuses on aligning workforce systems with economic and labor market needs to support business growth and workforce opportunity.

 

 

 

 

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Kevin Mohajerin
Evaluation and Reporting Section Manager, Alabama Department of Workforce
 

Kevin Mohajerin is a data analyst and economist specializing in econometric forecasting, regression analysis, grant management, evaluation, and reporting. Kevin is the head auditor for WIOA programs and manager of the Evaluation and Reporting Section of the Alabama Department of Workforce. 

 

 

 

 

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Belkis Marmol
Business Analyst III, Geographic Solutions 
 

Belkis Marmol has over 10 years of experience working with government programs managing program administration, case management, human resources, and employer services. She is also an experienced Business Services Manager in workforce development. In her current role, Belkis is a member of the Business Analyst Team, where she focuses on Welfare Transition and SNAP Programs, Agency-Defined Programs, and the Eligibility Explorer Application.