Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.5% in April 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.7% in March to 3.5% in April. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was higher than its April 2022 level of 3.2%…
Bill promoting apprenticeships, job training for students passes
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature unanimously supported a bill seen as a way to invest in students while promoting economic development and diversification. Senate File 78 was sponsored by the…
Webinar to offer tips on attracting workforce older than 50
SHERIDAN (WNE) — With current unemployment rates hovering at historic lows, finding skilled, reliable workers can be challenging for companies looking to grow and thrive. AARP Wyoming is offering a webinar on attracting and retaining the age 50 and older…
Granger expansion gets boost
By Green River Star staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — Genesis Alkali’s plans to expand its existing Granger soda ash production facility are continuing to make progress, with the most recent development being the award of $665,000 through…
55+ comprise largest chunk of Wyoming workers
The following is a release from Wyoming Workforce Services – Individuals ages 55 and older make up a substantial part of Wyoming’s population and labor market. In 2020, these older individuals accounted for nearly one-third (31.3%) of Wyoming’s population and…
Wyoming unemployment falls to 3.2 percent in May of 2022
◆ Teton numbers down, 4.3 to 3.3 % The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly from 3.3% in April to 3.2% in May. Wyoming’s…
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in April 2022
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.4% in March to 3.3% in April. Wyoming’s unemployment rate has been trending downward since its peak…
State in third economic decline since 2009
DOUGLAS (WNE) — While unemployment rates are decreasing across the country and in Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Workforce Research & Planning reports that at the same time, Wyoming is in the midst of its third economic downturn since 2009….
Unemployment rate falls to 3.7% in November
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Monday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 4.1% in October to 3.7% in November. Wyoming’s unemployment rate has decreased in each…
Occupational fatalities up in 2020
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported this week that the number of occupational fatalities in Wyoming rose from 32 in 2019 to 35 in 2020 (an increase of three deaths,…