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 13, 2023
OSHA Quarterly Commission meeting scheduled
Date: December 15, 2023Time: 9:30 a.m.Location: Via Google Meets and at 5221 Yellowstone, Mt. Helen Room, Cheyenne WY, 82009 Google […]
Dec 5, 2023
DWS taking public comment on proposed Workers’ Compensation medical service fee schedule rules changes
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services Workers’ Compensation Division seeks public comment on proposed changes to the medical service […]
Nov 30, 2023
Department of Workforce Services announces upcoming changes to the online job board WyomingAtWork.com
CHEYENNE– The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Labor Exchange Job Board, WyomingAtWork.com, will soon undergo a major redesign and move to […]
Nov 20, 2023
Wyoming’s Unemployment Unchanged at 2.9% in October 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Nov 7, 2023
Department of Workforce Services Announces Opening of Grant Applications for Wyoming Residents Seeking a Career in Healthcare
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services has announced the application window for the new WyHealthTrain Grant has opened. The grant is […]
Nov 3, 2023
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Solid Job Growth in Second Quarter 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from second quarter 2022 to […]
Nov 1, 2023
Wyoming Workforce Development Council to meet in Casper
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) will conduct its quarterly meeting in Casper on Nov. 8 from 1 […]
Oct 9, 2023
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held November 3rd
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 4th Quarterly Meeting on Friday November 3rd, 2023 at 8:00 AM. Meeting will […]
Sep 26, 2023
Department of Workforce Services Workers’ Compensation Division proposes a significant industry base rate decrease to support employers
CHEYENNE– The Department of Workforce Services Workers’ Compensation Division proposes a significant decrease in workers’ compensation rates. For 2024, the […]
Sep 25, 2023
Department of Workforce Services awarded grant to improve mental health and economic outcomes for children and youth with disabilities
CHEYENNE– The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ (DWS) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (WY DVR) has been awarded a $10,000,000 Disability […]