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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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 […]

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Jul 17, 2024

The Department of Workforce Services Celebrates National Hire A Veteran Day on Thursday, July 25

CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is honored to celebrate National Hire A Vet Day. Marine […]

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Jul 15, 2024

Maximize Safety and Savings with the Department of Workforce Services Free Risk Management Analysis Conference

What: Risk Management Analysis (RMA) ConferenceWhere: Thyra Thomson Building, 444 W Collins Drive, Casper, WY 82601When: August 6, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CASPER, […]

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Jun 26, 2024

Wyoming Unemployment Rises Slightly to 2.9% in May 2024

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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Jun 25, 2024

The Department of Workforce ServicesAnnounces the Aaron BookerFirefighter Cancer Screening Act

The Department of Workforce Services is pleased to announce the Aaron Booker Firefighter Cancer Screening Act, enacted by the 67th […]

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Jun 11, 2024

Clayco awarded Cowboy Star, Voluntary Protection Program for commitment to safety excellence

CHEYENNE, WY— The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is pleased to announce Clayco as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary […]

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Jun 3, 2024

Department of Workforce Services – WyHealthTrain Grant Applications Window OPEN for Wyoming Residents Seeking a Career in Healthcare

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services has opened the application window for the WyHealthTrain Grant. The grant is funded through […]

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May 3, 2024

Mining Council 2nd Quarterly Meeting to be held May 14

The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 2nd quarterly meeting on Tuesday May 14th at 4:00 PM. Meeting will be […]

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May 3, 2024

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Construction Job Growth Continues in Fourth Quarter 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from fourth quarter 2022 to […]

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Apr 30, 2024

OSHA Roadshow: May 14-15

Our agency has hosted an annual Workforce and Safety Summit for almost two decades, bringing timely workforce information, workshops, and […]

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