Wyoming Workforce Development Council to Meet in Cheyenne

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 Wyoming’s workforce.

Key items on the agenda include the WWDC contracts for 2025, a discussion of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners’ memorandum of understanding process, and a look at additional labor market information. Attendees will also hear about several impactful initiatives or programs:

  • WIOA programs administered by the Department of Workforce Services
  • Wyoming Business Council’s Childcare Workgroup
  • Cheyenne LEADS and Visit Cheyenne – Cheyenne’s Economy
  • Laramie County Community College – Workforce & Outreach

This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend either in person at the Department of Workforce Services, 5221 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, or virtually via Zoom. For more details on how to join and to view the full agenda, please visit wyowdc.wyo.gov.

Following the meeting, WWDC is hosting an in-person WIOA Partners in Progress Summit. This collaborative event is designed to elevate Wyoming’s workforce. We’ll dive into three key discussions:

  • What is your organization currently doing to support job seekers or businesses?
  • How do you envision expanding your services for greater impact?
  • What gaps exist in connecting job seekers to businesses, and how can we work together to bridge them?

This event will be held Nov. 7 from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Department of Workforce Services, 5221 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne.

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