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Director, Amerigroup MS at tarance.clark@amerigroup.com About Amerigroup Mississippi Amerigroup has more than 29 years of experience coordinating care with state-sponsored programs through our affiliated plans. Together with our health plan affiliates, we serve 8.8 million members in state- sponsored programs across 23 states. In 2020 we began partnering with numerous organizations across Mississippi, focused on expanding services and programs for important health issues like food insecurity, diabetes, childhood obesity, and employment skills. By developing these relationships, we listen and learn how we can best support the important work already being done—and together have an even greater impact in communities. We’re excited to expand our work even further in 2022. For more information about Amerigroup Mississippi, visit www. amerigroupms.com. Photo Captions: Pictured L to R: Misti McNichols, Medicaid Territory Marketing Manager, Amerigroup MS; Dr. Charles Beady, CEO, MS Food Network; Tara Clark, Government Relations Director, Amerigroup MS
students with a comprehensive understanding of the missions, roles, and career opportunities within the USDA and IRS. Representatives from both agencies showcased their departments’ work, highlighting their critical roles in serving communities nationwide. “We’re thrilled to host representatives from the USDA and IRS at Coahoma Community College,” said Dr. Larry Webster, Dean of Career and Technical Education. “This event underscores our commitment to providing students with valuable resources and opportunities to shape their future careers. By showcasing the diverse career paths within these agencies, we aim to inspire and empower our students to make a meaningful impact in their communities.” During the USDA session, students learned about opportunities involving traveling across the nation to rural and urban communities, conducting research in agricultural fields, assisting farmers, ranchers, and implementing food safety initiatives. They were also introduced to the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, aimed at increasing the number of students from rural and underserved communities in food, agriculture, and related sciences. The IRS session engaged students
Unlocking Career Pathways: USDA and IRS Present Exciting Opportunities for Students & the Community at Coahoma Community College By JASALYN K. LUCAS
(Clarksdale, — On March 26, 2024, Coahoma Community College Career & Technical Education Department hosted a special event featuring representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This unique Mississippi) opportunity gave students insight into various career paths within these esteemed government agencies. The event aimed to provide
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