Department of Workforce Services announces new UpSkilling Wyoming grant program
1 Mar 2024
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The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) announces the launch of a new program that will help Wyoming residents learn new skills, allowing them to improve their current roles or maintain employment. UpSkilling Wyoming, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, opens on March 1, with enrollment ending Dec. 31, 2024.
“This program will offer opportunities for Wyoming residents to gain access to high-quality, in-demand jobs through online training, trade schools, our community colleges, and other avenues,” Lynda Dean, UpSkilling Wyoming Program Manager, says. “UpSkilling Wyoming will absolutely make a difference in the lives of Wyoming residents.”
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