New To Cokeville? Looking for work or employees?

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This article is a quick reference to the State of Wyoming, Department of Workforce Services. They have several programs with the Workforce Investment Act including the Dislocated Worker Program, Adult Training Program, Work Experience, Youth Training Program, and On-The-Job Training. They also have the Career Training Program.

Are you or someone you know looking for work or need workers for your business? There are great programs offered through the State of Wyoming, Department of Workforce Services.

Wanda Newman is the Business Representative for the Kemmerer Workforce Center. Her phone number is 307-877-5501 or email her at wnewma@state.wy.us

The Career Training Program helps businesses train their workers for their specific jobs! The training can be used for current employees of for training prior to employment. For the period ending June 2008, Wyoming Department of Workforces services funded up to $3000 per trainee per year.

For this program, businesses and trainees must be registered on WyomingatWork site, www.wyomingatwork.com

Trainees must be 18 years of age, and able to work legally in the USA, and can't be on a temporary visa. Male trainees born after Jan. 1, 1960 must be registered for Selective Service.


Workforce Investment Act - Youth Training Program is a federally funded training program. The program provides a monetary incentive for employers to hire and provide basic and occupational skills training to youth between the ages of 14 and 21. There is a non-binding contract "Work Experience" where the employer provides work-based training to youth and the Workforce Center agrees to reimburse the employer 100% of the employees' wages up to 400 hours, along with the employer's share of FICA and Workers Compensations taxes. (Youth must be covered through Worker's Comp or private insurance.)

Workforce Investment Act - Adult Training Program is available to those individuals who are age 18 or older; AND who are either recently unemployed, long term unemployed or under-employed; AND who have been unsuccessful in obtaining employment. If you qualify for the Adult Program, funds may be available to assist you in obtaining classroom training to upgrade your skills, or participate in a Work Experience for career exploration, or in an On-The-Job Training agreement in which you work and earn wages while you upgrade your skills with any employer. In many instances, a combination of both classroom and hands-on training is available, depending on the individual's needs.

Workforce Investment Act - On-The-Job Training provides a monetary incentive for the employers to hire and train unskilled adults, who meet the low income and eligibility requirements. There are requirements but basically, there is an agreement that says the on-the-job training will lead to self-supporting and continued employment. (Employee is reimbursed 50% of the individual's wage during ojt period)

Workforce Investment Act - Work Experience provides a monetary incentive for the employers to hire and train unskilled adults, who meet the low income and eligibility requirements. There are requirements but basically, at the end of 400 hours, there is no obligation on either party's part to continue employment. (Employee is reimbursed 100% of wages and the cost of Worker's Compensation coverage during that time period)

Workforce Investment Act - Dislocated Worker Program provides qualified individuals assistance with possible tuition an books for classroom, vocational, and/or technical training. Depending on the available funding, the program allows for up to two years of the above mentioned training, one semester at a time.

IF you are interested in the possibilities of W.I.A. funds of Dislocated Worker Training Program, or if you have questions, please call the Kemmerer Workforce Center at 307-877-5501 Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM to receive more information, or schedule an appointment!


INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS POST IS TAKEN FROM DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES MATERIALS BUT IT IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THEM. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF ACCURACY. YOU MUST CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, 307 877 5501, FOR COMPLETE, ACCURATE, AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.