December 16, 2024
Wyoming Business Council Launches Statewide Assessment to Action (A2A) Program Kickoff Workshop Scheduled for Feb. 5-6 in Casper; Registration Now Open Cheyenne, Wyo (For Immediate Release) – After a successful pilot program empowering Wyoming communities to overcome challenges and build resilient local economies, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is launching the Assessment to Action (A2A) program statewide. A kickoff […] Read More
December 12, 2024
December 11, 2024 Free Virtual Training Series Continues into 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that our popular Virtual Training Series will extend into 2025, bringing you even more valuable (and FREE!) learning opportunities. Don’t miss out—visit dws.wyo.gov/vts today to explore upcoming sessions and register for future events. Stay tuned for additional updates! Kick-off 2025 with Essential Insights on Wyoming […] Read More
November 12, 2024
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Modest Job Growth in Second Quarter 2024 The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from second quarter 2023 to second quarter 2024, total employment in the state rose by 2,288 jobs (0.8%) and total payroll increased by $212.0 million (5.3%). Employment rose in […] Read More
November 4, 2024
Wyoming Delegation Builds Global Partnerships During European Trade & Investment Mission Cheyenne, Wyo (For Immediate Release) – The first-ever Wyoming agriculture technology (agtech), startup ecosystem, and firearms trade and investment mission to the United Kingdom and Italy took place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6, 2024. The mission was the culmination of a multitude of economic […] Read More
November 4, 2024
Wyoming Workforce Development Council to Meet in Cheyenne CHEYENNE—The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) invites you to its upcoming quarterly meeting at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Join us on Nov. 6 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. – noon for an insightful discussion on the future of […] Read More
October 7, 2024
Wyoming Business Council Receives STEP Grant Funds to Support Wyoming Small Business Exports Cheyenne, Wyo. (For Immediate Release) – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC), alongside 42 other states, was recently awarded $175,000 in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant funds for the upcoming fiscal year to support small business exports for the state of Wyoming. The funding, provided by […] Read More
August 30, 2024
New from Research & Planning: August Trends, Growing and Declining Industries Report, and More The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has updated its website with the August issue of Wyoming Labor Force Trends, the July 2024 Unemployment Insurance claims report, a quarterly growing and declining industries report, monthly and quarterly employment data, and […] Read More
August 5, 2024
Department of Workforce Services Presents Essential August Training: Unemployment Insurance Benefits and WYUI Tips Contact: Erin Turbitt, Communications Lead 307-777-6513 or DWS-Communications@wyo.gov For Immediate Release August 2, 2024 Cheyenne, WY—The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is thrilled to announce two virtual training presentations for August. Based on valuable feedback from recent customer […] Read More