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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Apr 6, 2021
Schedule for the 2021 Foreman/Examiner Certification Testing
Green River, Wyoming When: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 When: Thursday, May 6, 2021 Where: Western Wyoming Community College, Green River […]
Apr 6, 2021
Mining Council Second Quarterly Meeting to be held May 18
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their second quarter meeting on Tuesday, May 18th at 4:30 PM. Meeting will be […]
Apr 2, 2021
COVID-19 workplace resources (latest update)
Click below to read the PDF of OSHA COVID-19 Resources, last updated 4/1/2021.
Mar 30, 2021
Workforce Development Council launches new website
CHEYENNE – Today, the Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) announced the launch of its new website showcasing important Council initiatives […]
Mar 29, 2021
Safeguard your personal information
Numerous fraud schemes have been identified that target Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs or even UI claimants directly. One example is […]
Mar 9, 2021
Workers’ Compensation Division proposed changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wyoming Workers’ CompensationDivision is proposing changes that will affect the Division’s rules, regulations […]
Mar 9, 2021
Wyoming Workforce Services urges public to be on guard against social media fraud attempts
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has become aware of multiple attempts by fraudsters to obtain individuals’ […]
Mar 4, 2021
Workforce Services offers grant opportunities for Wyoming businesses to offset costs of training employees
CHEYENNE – Many local businesses are working hard to make it through recent economic challenges and to both train and […]
Mar 2, 2021
ATTENTION UI CLAIMANTS: Unless extensions or new programs are created, federal UI benefits will expire on March 13
Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits for many claimants who would not qualify for regular UI are scheduled to expire on March […]
Mar 2, 2021
Departments of Family Services and Workforce Services invite the public to a Virtual Town Hall explaining the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
CHEYENNE – The Department of Family Services (DFS) is preparing to administer the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) in Wyoming to […]