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 29, 2023
Wyoming’s Equal Pay Day is April 2; Governor to sign proclamation
The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is pleased to partner with the Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF) and the Equality State […]
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 21, 2023
Workforce Development Council meeting to be held virtually
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Workforce Development Council quarterly meeting and work session with the Wyoming Business Council will now be […]
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
Executive Committee approves two funding requests
CHEYENNE – The Executive Committee of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council approved two funding requests during its virtual meeting on […]
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, […]