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 2, 2019

DWS can help energy companies find workers

CHEYENNE – The Governor’s Energy Rebound Program (ERP) is providing a much-needed boost to the energy industry in Wyoming. Many […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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