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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Sep 9, 2024
Wyoming Celebrates National Workforce Development Month
CHEYENNE—This September, Wyoming proudly celebrates National Workforce Development Month by acknowledging the remarkable success of its labor force. The strength, […]
Sep 4, 2024
Wyoming Workforce Development Council to Meet in Fort Washakie
CHEYENNE—The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) invites you to its upcoming quarterly meeting at the Frank B. Wise Business Center […]
Sep 3, 2024
DWS Workers’ Compensation Division Proposes 12% Rate Decrease for 2025
Cheyenne, WY—The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Workers’ Compensation Division has proposed a significant reduction in workers’ compensation rates. […]
Aug 28, 2024
NOTICE OF HEARING – Proposed 2025 Workers’ Compensation Employer Industry Base Rates
Pursuant to the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Act, W.S. §§ 27-14-101 et. seq. and the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, W.S. §§ […]
Aug 19, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 2.9% in July 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Aug 14, 2024
Bev Lliteras of Newcastle Named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
CHEYENNE, WY –The Wyoming Council for Women announced today that Bev Lliteras, owner of the Strawberry Patch Quilt Shop in […]
Aug 9, 2024
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Job Growth Continues in First Quarter 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from first quarter 2023 to […]
Aug 2, 2024
Department of Workforce Services Presents Essential August Training: Unemployment Insurance Benefits and WYUI Tips
Cheyenne, WY—The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is thrilled to announce two virtual training presentations for August. Based on valuable […]
Jul 29, 2024
Mining Council 3rd Quarterly Meeting to be held August 23
Wyoming Mining Council 3rd Quarterly Meeting to be held Friday, August 23rd, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Meeting will be held […]
Jul 22, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 2.9% in June 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]