WHO WE ARE

Overview

The Department of Workforce Services is Wyoming's newest State Agency. The Agency is focused on delivering comprehensive and effective services that build a workforce to meet the changing demands of Wyoming's diverse businesses, citizens and economy - hence, the Agency's mission - linking human and economic development for Wyoming's future. The Department of Workforce Services is comprised of four divisions (listed below), all of which have distinct objectives that parallel the Agency's overall mission.

Business Training & Outreach

The BTO Division is charged with promoting economic and educational opportunities for Wyoming's diverse population. BTO administers the Apprenticeship Utilization Program, the Employment & Training for Self-Sufficiency Program, the WY Quality Counts!™ Program, Workforce Development Training Fund Program, the Senior Community Service Employment Program, the Dads Making a Difference Program and the Community Workforce & Volunteer Partnership Program. BTO also facilitates the Workforce Analysis for Future Investment project.

Employment Services

The ES Division helps to provide the means by which to build a workforce to meet the changing demands of Wyoming's diverse businesses, citizens and economy. ES administers a number of important, federally-funded programs, including the Workforce Investment Act Program, the Veterans Employment & Training Program, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program and the Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Program among others.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The VR Division has the responsibility to advance employment opportunities for persons with disabilities within the State. VR administers the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, the Business Enterprise Program, the Wyoming Telecommunications Relay Service and the Social Security Disability Determination Service Program.

Office of the Director

The Office of the Director is home to the Director, Deputy Director, Policy Analyst and the Agency's Service and Support Unit. The Service and Support Unit works diligently in providing the Agency's policy, financial, human resources, communications and technology services to its internal clientele.

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