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New Mexico Works

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides a monthly cash benefit used to meet basic family needs such as housing, utilities, and clothing. New Mexico Works connects TANF participants to exciting career opportunities through the Career Link and Wage Subsidy programs.


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Employment Programs 

We can help you acquire the skills, training, and knowledge you need to find the right job! You can also get paid to work in a full-time State government job with wage subsidy or part-time community job with Career Link. 

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Education and Training

We can help you with your education and training goals through a variety of programs and activities. Explore the various programs we have to offer today from High School Equivalency to degree programs! 

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Contact New Mexico Works

Phone: 1-800-283-4465
Email: NMDWS-NMW@dws.nm.gov
Mailing address:
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions 
Attn: NM Works Program 
P.O. Box 1928, Albuquerque, NM 87103

New Mexico Works Feedback Survey

We value your feedback! The New Mexico Works (NMW) program is looking at opportunities to improve our service delivery and outcomes for participants receiving TANF benefits. Your opinion is very important to us in the continuous improvement and delivery of the program. We are looking to gather information about your recent experience with your Career Consultant, please leave a comment or compliment below.
To leave more provide more details regarding a concern about the program click the link below to take a short survey that should only take a few minutes of your time.

New Mexico Works Feedback Survey

New Mexico Works Employer Partners

New Mexico Works provides eligible TANF participants with paid work experience. Participants are compensated by NMDWS, but assigned to work in government agencies or with private-sector employers who partner to provide  mentorship and support. Career Link and Wage Subsidy give employers flexible hiring options and a way to give back to the community as a work site partner.

Partner with Career Link

Career Link candidates are hired into part-time positions, working 20 hours/week with private industry employers. New Mexico employers who partner with Career Link are provided a financial incentive to hire eligible participants in ongoing jobs at no cost to the employer. Career Link can help to build a business and give employers greater flexibility in their hiring options.

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Partner with Wage Subsidy

Wage Subsidy candidates are hired into full-time, 40 hours/week jobs within government agencies. Government agencies who partner with Wage Subsidy are provided a financial incentive to hire eligible participants in ongoing jobs at no cost to the employer. Wage Subsidy participants can help to contribute to the agency and give employers greater flexibility in their hiring options.

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Contact New Mexico Works

Email: NMDWS-SubEmp@dws.nm.gov
Mailing address:
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Attn: NM Works Program
P.O. Box 1928, Albuquerque, NM 87103

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    Electrician?

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