Wyoming Workforce Development Council

Craftsmanship in action right here in Wyoming! As part of last week’s Next Gen Sector Partnership Academy, the Wyoming Workforce Development Council had the opportunity to tour a luxury leather handbag manufacturing facility in Cheyenne.

Designer Alexis Garrett, owner of Alexis Drake, provided a firsthand look inside her workshop, where high-quality leather goods are thoughtfully designed and manufactured.

Attendees also heard her inspiring origin story and gained valuable insights from more than a decade of experience as a business owner and manufacturer.

Opportunities like this highlight the innovation, skill, and entrepreneurship driving Wyoming’s economy.

📢 Public Comment Opportunity

The Wyoming Workforce Development Council is seeking public comment on the draft of Wyoming’s Modified Unified State Plan 2026–2027 under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

This plan helps guide workforce programs across Wyoming, including:
✔ Employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth
✔ Wagner-Peyser employment services
✔ Adult education and literacy programs
✔ Vocational Rehabilitation programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment

💬 Public comment period: March 11 – April 10

Chief elected officials, businesses, labor organizations, institutions of higher education, primary stakeholders, and the general public are encouraged to provide comments.

🖥 Virtual Public Comment Sessions (Zoom):
• March 16 at 4 p.m. – https://zoom.us/j/97208793714 Meeting ID: 972 0879 3714
• March 19 at 9 a.m. – https://zoom.us/j/92868864649- Meeting ID: 928 6886 4649

📄 The draft plan is available online: bit.ly/4lu2uFo. Hard copies can also be reviewed at any of the 18 Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Workforce Centers across the state.

✉️ Submit written comments by April 10 at 5 p.m.
Email: [email protected]

Your input helps shape Wyoming’s workforce programs and future opportunities for workers and employers.

📢 Meeting Notice

The Executive Committee of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council will meet virtually on Monday, Feb. 23, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. The agenda includes updates to WIOA state plan goals, an AI Taskforce update, and funding requests. The meeting is open to the public.

Learn more and view the full agenda at wyowdc.wyo.gov

Join us for the Wyoming Workforce Development Council’s virtual quarterly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. The meeting will cover workforce trends, economic growth in Wyoming, program updates, and more. The meeting is open to the public.

👉 View the full agenda and participation details at wyowdc.wyo.gov.

Happy Holidays from the Wyoming Workforce Development Council!

Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, peace, and well-deserved moments of rest. We are grateful for our amazing state and the ongoing growth of Wyoming’s workforce. Here’s to a bright, successful, and prosperous New Year!

Chairman Trowbridge is pleased to announce the 2026 WWDC Quarterly Meeting dates and locations:

📅 Q1 – January 15: Virtual (Zoom)
📅 Q2 – May 13–14: Gillette
📅 Q3 – September 2–3: Saratoga
📅 Q4 – November 4–5: Cheyenne (DWS Office)

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to each meeting!