Maximizing Your Talent Pool: The Untapped Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

Move beyond compliance and discover the compelling business case for inclusive hiring. Join Callie Davis from Vocational Rehabilitation in a dynamic session celebrating the tangible and intangible benefits of welcoming employees with disabilities into your workforce.

We will cover essential topics, including:

• The Bottom Line: Leveraging tax breaks and increasing profitability.
• Workplace Impact: Data-backed insights on improved staff retention and increased workplace morale.
• Practical Guidance: Understanding and implementing reasonable accommodations.
• Real-World Success: Spotlighting fantastic employer success stories from across the state.

Walk away with a clear understanding of the perks of hiring people with disabilities and actionable strategies to grow a stronger, more resilient team.

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Callie Davis, MRC, CRC, CVE

Hailing from the Mountain West, Callie Davis discovered early on that a little bit of ingenuity can turn a challenge into an opportunity. As the Policy, Training, and Innovation Manager for Wyoming’s Vocational Rehabilitation, Callie is an Employment Alchemist. With her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling and prestigious certifications (CRC, CVE) as her secret recipe, she specializes in transforming the often-intimidating landscape of disability into clear, mutually beneficial partnerships for businesses. She has spent decades in frontier environments, where she has mastered the art of decoding employer needs and crafting innovative, customized solutions that prove inclusive hiring is not a burden—it’s the smart, indispensable ingredient for a stronger bottom line.

From First Visit to First Day: Navigating Job Seeker Services at the Department of Workforce Services Workforce Centers

The Department of Workforce Services’ statewide Workforce Centers are designed to support you at every stage of your job search, whether you’re exploring new opportunities, reentering the workforce, or ready to land your next role. This session provides a clear and practical overview of the no-cost services available to you through the Workforce Centers and how they help you transition from searching to hired.

The presentation guides you through HireWYO, the state’s online employment platform, showing how you can search and apply for jobs, build and refine your resume, practice interviewing through virtual mock interviews, and access learning modules that strengthen skills, confidence, and workplace readiness.

You’ll learn how to:

• Find and apply for jobs that match your skills and goals
• Create a strong resume using built-in tools and resources
• Practice interviews in a low-pressure, virtual environment
• Build new skills and confidence through self-paced learning modules
• Use Workforce Center services to create a clear, step-by-step path to employment

Through real-world examples and practical guidance, this session shows how the Workforce Centers can help you take control of your job search—and move confidently toward your next opportunity.

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Lacey LaVake

Lacey LaVake is a proud Wyoming native whose 20-year career reflects a deep commitment to serving the people and communities of the Cowboy State.
Her professional journey spans public service, investigation, and workforce development. Lacey began her career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole, where she served as a Probation Officer and Presentence Investigation writer, roles that grounded her work in accountability, fairness, and public safety. In 2012, she brought that investigative expertise to the WyomingDepartment of Workforce Services, joining the Unemployment Insurance team in Benefit Payment Control. There, she advanced into roles as a Fraud Investigator and Team Lead, strengthening program integrity and supporting critical agency operations.

Since August 2023, Lacey has served as the WIOA Adult Program Manager and Grant Writer within the Employment and Training Division of Wyoming Workforce Services. In this role, she helps shape and sustain programs that expand workforce opportunities for Wyoming residents while ensuring effective use of state and federal resources.

Lacey is a proud alumna of Western Wyoming Community College and the University of Wyoming, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Outside of work, she embraces Wyoming life to the fullest, spending her time in the mountains hiking and fishing with her husband and their two beloved pups.

Keegan Fox

Keegan Fox is the Center Manager at the Casper Workforce Center, where he leads a wide range of services that help job seekers and employers move forward with confidence. In just over a year in the role, he has overseen Wagner-Peyser employment services and coordinated case management across six additional workforce programs—ensuring people don’t just find jobs, but pathways to lasting careers.

Keegan’s approach to workforce development is shaped by an uncommon and dynamic career journey. From serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working as a State Department contractor to holding leadership roles in the oilfield and transportation industries, he brings firsthand experience from high-pressure, results-driven environments. That perspective allows him to connect authentically with individuals navigating change, growth, or transition. Today, he channels that experience into the mission of the Workforce Centers—helping people build skills, seize opportunity, and create long-term career success.

Safety that Fits: Tailored Workplace Training for Stronger Performance

The DWS Workers’ Compensation Safety & Risk (WCSR) team develops comprehensive, customizable safety awareness trainings designed to meet the diverse needs of employers across all industries. Their sessions focus on strengthening workplace safety culture, reducing incidents, and empowering employees with the knowledge and confidence to work safely and efficiently.

This Virtual Training Series session highlights how WCSR’s tailored approach works—and how it can make an immediate impact in any organization. The presentation also features one of their most popular training options: Behavior-Based Safety (BBS).

Participants will learn:

• What Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) is and why it matters
• How behavioral observations can help identify risks before they lead to incidents
• The role of positive reinforcement in encouraging safer actions
• How employee engagement strengthens long-term safety performance
• Practical strategies for recognizing at-risk behaviors and building a proactive safety culture

Through real-world examples and actionable tools, the session demonstrates how customized safety training can reduce risk, improve compliance, and create lasting improvements in workplace safety performance.

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Taylor Boesel

Taylor Boesel is a Safety and Risk Specialist with the State of Wyoming Workers’ Compensation program who believes workplace safety is most effective when it’s practical, collaborative, and rooted in trust. She brings a unique blend of science, public health, and real-world industry experience to her work, helping employers move beyond checking boxes to building safety cultures that truly protect people.

Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and a Master of Public Health from the University of Missouri–Columbia. Her background includes extensive experience in the oil and manufacturing industries, along with multiple certifications across public health and safety disciplines. Known for her data-driven yet people-centered approach, Taylor works closely with employers and employees throughout Wyoming to identify risks, empower teams, and turn insight into meaningful, lasting improvements that make worksites safer and healthier for everyone.

Registered Apprenticeships in Action: Building Wyoming’s Workforce from the Ground Up

What if your next great hire could be trained your way—from day one—while strengthening your long-term talent pipeline? This high-energy Virtual Training Series session invites employers, educators, and workforce partners to explore how Registered Apprenticeship Programs are shaping Wyoming’s future workforce.

Hosted by the Wyoming Apprenticeship team, this interactive panel brings together industry champions from Construction, Healthcare, Education, and IT/Cybersecurity to share candid, real-life stories from the field. Panelists will break down the apprenticeship journey—demystifying the process, highlighting available support, and showing how apprenticeships can be customized to meet real business needs.

Participants will explore:

• How It Works: A clear, step-by-step look at registering a program with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wyoming Office of Apprenticeship.
• Designing for Success: Building strong, flexible program standards that work for both employers and apprentices.
• Fueling Growth: Apprenticeship funding opportunities available through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
• You’re Not Alone: Ongoing technical assistance and hands-on support from the DWS Apprenticeship team.
• Real Results: Honest insights and success stories from employers who are already seeing the impact.

Attendees will walk away energized and equipped with practical tools, insider perspectives, and a clear roadmap to start—or scale—a Registered Apprenticeship Program that develops skilled workers, strengthens retention, and builds a workforce ready for what’s next in Wyoming.

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Unemployment Insurance

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Labor Standards

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Workers’ Compensation

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Get to Know HireWyo.com: Connecting Wyoming Jobs, People, and Possibilities

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Let’s talk ADA!

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can feel complex, or downright scary for both employers and employees. This engaging session cuts through the confusion, providing essential clarity on this crucial civil rights law.

We will explore:

• Scope of the ADA: What is covered, and who is protected?
• Employer Rights and Obligations: Understanding the reasonable accommodation process and undue hardship.
• The Service Animal Standard: Essential guidance on navigating requests and requirements involving service animals in the workplace.

Join us to gain the confidence and practical knowledge needed to ensure compliance and foster an inclusive, compliant environment.

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Callie Davis, MRC, CRC, CVE

Hailing from the Mountain West, Callie Davis discovered early on that a little bit of ingenuity can turn a challenge into an opportunity. As the Policy, Training, and Innovation Manager for Wyoming’s Vocational Rehabilitation, Callie is an Employment Alchemist. With her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling and prestigious certifications (CRC, CVE) as her secret recipe, she specializes in transforming the often-intimidating landscape of disability into clear, mutually beneficial partnerships for businesses. She has spent decades in frontier environments, where she has mastered the art of decoding employer needs and crafting innovative, customized solutions that prove inclusive hiring is not a burden—it’s the smart, indispensable ingredient for a stronger bottom line.

Staying Secure in a Digital World: Cyber Safety Essentials

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Digital Presence Matters: Using Social Media to Grow Your Brand

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Connecting with People in a Multigenerational Workforce

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