Driving Workforce Success: Collaboration & Leadership
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) plays a vital role in advancing key initiatives championed by the Governor, as well as fulfilling important state and federal mandates. To achieve this, DWS collaborates with various agencies, councils, and commissions that provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction.
Councils & Commissions: Guiding the Mission
Several commissions and councils help shape DWS’s policies and programs:
- Medical Commission
- Mining Commission
- OSHA Commission
- Unemployment Insurance Commission
- Wyoming Council for Women
- Wyoming Workforce Development Council
Each of these bodies is composed of individuals appointed by the Governor and operates under authority granted by Wyoming law.
Workforce Development: A Statewide Commitment
Under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), every state is required to have a Workforce Development Board responsible for directing federal, state, and local funding to workforce programs. In Wyoming, this role is fulfilled by the Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC). The WWDC not only advises DWS but also provides guidance to Wyoming’s 18 Workforce Centers, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach to workforce development across the state.
By working together, these councils and commissions help DWS create a stronger workforce, drive economic growth, and support Wyoming’s businesses and workers.