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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Dec 19, 2022
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.6% in November 2022
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Dec 16, 2022
Wyoming Occupational Fatalities Decrease to 27 in 2021
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the number of occupational fatalities […]
Dec 5, 2022
Department of Workforce Services Sees Increase in Scam Messages
CHEYENNE – ‘Tis the season – for scammers. The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has seen an increase in scam […]
Dec 1, 2022
Three Wyoming Companies Receive 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2022 HIRE […]
Nov 21, 2022
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.5% in October 2022
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Nov 17, 2022
Workplace Stress – Make Work Better – Mental Health Matters
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Nov 17, 2022
Department of Workforce Services Awarded Unemployment Insurance Equity Grant for Wyoming
CHEYENNE, WY – Wyoming has been approved for $2,283,000 in funding through an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Equity Grant by the […]
Nov 10, 2022
New program to recognize Wyoming businesses that hire veterans
CHEYENNE, WY—The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is proud to announce the Wyoming Employers Hire Vets (WE Hire Vets) program […]
Nov 9, 2022
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Joins Movement to Shine a Spotlight on Fraud
CHEYENNE, WY– Fraud costs organizations worldwide an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues, according to a study conducted by […]
Nov 8, 2022
The future is STEM
With over 100 occupations designated as STEM by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, including computer, mathematics, architecture, engineering, and […]