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Nov 22, 2019
2019 Apprenticeship Week Proclamations
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Nov 8, 2019
Events Slated for National Apprenticeship Week, November 11
National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 11-15, 2019. Gov. Mark Gordon signed a proclamation on Nov. 4 designating the week as National […]
Nov 8, 2019
Wyoming Workforce Services celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, looks toward future of programs
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) announced today its participation in National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will […]
Oct 29, 2019
Wyoming Workforce Development Council’s Quarterly Meeting Cancelled Due to Weather
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Workforce Development Council’s quarterly meeting, which was scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 31, […]
Oct 24, 2019
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held November 15
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 4th quarterly meeting this year on Friday, November 15 at 8:00 AM. It […]
Oct 24, 2019
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.8% in September 2019
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate […]
Oct 17, 2019
Workforce Services stands ready to assist Halliburton employees after layoff
ROCK SPRINGS – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has organized a rapid response effort to aid Rock Springs […]
Oct 11, 2019
Fall job fair to be held in Rock Springs October 16
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services Rock Springs Workforce Center will host a seasonal job fair from 10:00 a.m. […]
Oct 7, 2019
WOGISA to Offer Leadership Training in Casper and Rock Springs
WOGISA is pleased to announce training opportunities in Casper and Rock Springs. Participants completing both courses will earn the Safety […]
Sep 24, 2019
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.7% in August 2019
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]