The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is interested in keeping the public apprised of workforce-related issues affecting the state. Please visit the below-referenced links to view recent news and events associated with such issues. If you are a member of the media and would like to contact our Communications team, please email DWS-Communications@wyo.gov.
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Mar 28, 2023
Department of Workforce Services awarded grant to support employment and growing Wyoming industries
CHEYENNE–Wyoming has been approved for $1,776,485 in funding through the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor’s Quality […]
Mar 27, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.8% in February 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Mar 14, 2023
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction observed on May 1-5
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Mar 14, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 3.9% in January 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Mar 9, 2023
DWS taking public comment on Workers’ Compensation Rules on Miscellaneous Medical Protocols
The Department of Workforce Services is promulgating Chapter 10 of Workers’ Compensation rules regarding Miscellaneous Medical Protocols, and now seeks […]
Feb 3, 2023
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Job Growth in Third Quarter 2022
From third quarter 2021 to third quarter 2022, Wyoming added 5,955 jobs (2.2%) and total payroll rose by $396.7 million […]
Feb 2, 2023
From Barriers to Breakthroughs:
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Announces 2023 Safety and Workforce Summit
Registration is now open for the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) 2023 Safety & Workforce Summit, “From Barriers to Breakthroughs,” at Little America, […]
Feb 1, 2023
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held February 17
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 1st quarter meeting of 2023 on Friday, February 17th at 8:00 AM. It […]
Jan 25, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.7% in December 2022
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Jan 9, 2023
Rosie Berger to Receive Wyoming Governor’s Woman of Distinction Award
Former State Legislator & Co-Founder of Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus to Be Honored at Annual Leap into Leadership Event February […]