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Jun 26, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Rises Slightly to 2.9% in May 2024
e Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Jun 25, 2024
The Department of Workforce ServicesAnnounces the Aaron BookerFirefighter Cancer Screening Act
The Department of Workforce Services is pleased to announce the Aaron Booker Firefighter Cancer Screening Act, enacted by the 67th […]
Jun 11, 2024
Clayco awarded Cowboy Star, Voluntary Protection Program for commitment to safety excellence
CHEYENNE, WY— The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is pleased to announce Clayco as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary […]
Jun 3, 2024
Department of Workforce Services – WyHealthTrain Grant Applications Window OPEN for Wyoming Residents Seeking a Career in Healthcare
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services has opened the application window for the WyHealthTrain Grant. The grant is funded through […]
May 3, 2024
Mining Council 2nd Quarterly Meeting to be held May 14
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 2nd quarterly meeting on Tuesday May 14th at 4:00 PM. Meeting will be […]
May 3, 2024
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Construction Job Growth Continues in Fourth Quarter 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from fourth quarter 2022 to […]
Apr 30, 2024
OSHA Roadshow: May 14-15
Our agency has hosted an annual Workforce and Safety Summit for almost two decades, bringing timely workforce information, workshops, and […]
Apr 30, 2024
Cheyenne Workforce Center to host teen job fair on May 8
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – The Cheyenne Workforce Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming Teen Job Fair, scheduled for May 8, from 2:30 […]
Apr 23, 2024
DWS taking public comment on OSHA – Practice and Procedure Rules on Enforcement
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services, in conjunction with the OSHA Commission, is promulgating Chapter 3, Section 6 of […]
Apr 22, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 2.8% in March 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]