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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Feb 29, 2024
Workforce Development Council Executive Committee to meet virtually in March
The Executive Committee of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council will meet virtually at 1:30 p.m. on March 7, 2024, to […]
Feb 21, 2024
Department of Workforce Services Pledges to Expose and Deter Fraud to Safeguard theWell-being of Wyoming’s Workforce and Industries
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is committed to upholding the integrity of the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation system, […]
Feb 6, 2024
Wyoming Workforce Development Council Seeks Public Comment on Wyoming’s Unified State Plan
The Wyoming Workforce Development Council is seeking public comment on a draft of Wyoming’s Unified State Plan (Plan). Wyoming is […]
Feb 2, 2024
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Construction Sector Leads Job Growth in Third Quarter 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from third quarter 2022 to […]
Jan 26, 2024
DWS taking public comment on Labor Standards Prevailing Wage rules
CHEYENNE–The Department of Workforce Services is promulgating Chapter 6 of Labor Standards rules regarding the Prevailing Wage and now seeks […]
Jan 25, 2024
Department of Workforce Services announces new online job board to launch Thursday
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is pleased to announce the Thursday, Jan. 25 launch of its new […]
Jan 24, 2024
Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Launches Virtual Training Series to Great Success
In December’s issue of On the Job, we introduced you to the DWS Virtual Training Series, and we’re proud to […]
Jan 24, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 3.0% in December 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Jan 22, 2024
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held February 16
Wyoming Mining Council 1st Quarterly Meeting to be held Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Meeting will be held […]
Jan 19, 2024
Exceptional Response to Department of Workforce Services’ WyHealthTrain Grant
CHEYENNE– The first window of opportunity for the Department of Workforce Services’ (DWS) new WyHealthTrain Grant has closed. The grant, funded through […]