State: Wyoming

Wyoming Workforce Development Council

“The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) is a dynamic team of visionary leaders from across the state, personally chosen by the governor to drive Wyoming’s workforce into a brighter future.

This dedicated council collaborates with the governor to ensure our workforce development system fuels vibrant regional and state economies while cultivating a high-quality, self-reliant workforce.

From guiding the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and overseeing 18 full-service workforce centers to shaping the future through Next Gen Sector Partnerships and directing impactful federal workforce grants, the WWDC is building opportunities and advancing careers across Wyoming.”

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Wyoming Workforce Development Council

Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

“October is Disability Employment Awareness month. Each year, the council hosts the Employment First Summit. Employment will be the first priority and preferred outcome when providing services to people with disabilities for all working age citizens with disabilities, regardless of level of disability.  This year’s summit will focus on 3 areas of emphasis: job coach training, consumer skills, and relevant/mainstream information for Employers/HR about hiring people with disabilities.”

 

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Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

Wyoming Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (2023)

“The State of Wyoming, Department of Workforce Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the State Rehabilitation Council and the Interwork Institute at San Diego State University jointly conducted an assessment of the vocational rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities residing in the State of Wyoming. A triennial needs assessment is required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and is intended to help inform the Unified State Plan developed by the core partners in Wyoming’s Workforce Development System. The data was gathered, analyzed and grouped into the sections listed below. A summary of key findings and recommendations in each section is contained here. The full results are found in the body of the report.”

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Wyoming Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (PDF)

Wyoming Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (2023)

“The State of Wyoming, Department of Workforce Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the State Rehabilitation Council and the Interwork Institute at San Diego State University jointly conducted an assessment of the vocational rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities residing in the State of Wyoming. A triennial needs assessment is required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and is intended to help inform the Unified State Plan developed by the core partners in Wyoming’s Workforce Development System. The data was gathered, analyzed and grouped into the sections listed below. A summary of key findings and recommendations in each section is contained here. The full results are found in the body of the report.”

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Wyoming Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment
Wyoming Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (PDF)

Wyoming CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement Recipient (2019)

“Memorial Hospital of Laramie County DBA Cheyenne Region was awarded a statewide 2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement serving the Uninsured, “left behind,” vulnerable, and underserved community members such as Ranchers, oil and gas workers; entrepreneurs; hourly-wage and seasonal workers; rural community residents; Native American/Tribal Members; other minority populations; refugees; veterans who are not receiving health care benefits; homeless persons in transition; incarcerated individuals and their families; and individuals who are currently on parole, or who will be released from incarceration within an eighteen (18) month time span. There are no Sub-awardee/Subrecipient Contracted Organizations. Community relationships will be with Local workforce departments, Wyoming 2-1-1, Wyoming Department of Insurance’s Rapid Response Team, Local farming and ranching organizations, Small Business Association (SBA), KidCare/CHIP Program, and VITA sites.”

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Wyoming CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement Recipient (PDF)

Wyoming Senior Community Service Employment Program Strategic Four-Year State Plan (2020)

Wyoming Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Strategic Four-Year State Plan July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024

“The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally-funded employment training and placement program for eligible unemployed, low-income individuals age 55 and older. The purpose of SCSEP is to foster individual economic self-sufficiency, promote useful part-time training opportunities in meaningful community service work-based assignments, and increase the number of older persons who may obtain unsubsidized employment in the public or private sector…

The priorities of service in Wyoming SCSEP include serving those with one or more of the following:

a. Are 55 years of age or older, of this group those 65+ have priority
b. Have a disability…
e. Are a Veteran or eligible spouse of a Veteran…”

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Wyoming SCSEP Strategic Four-Year State Plan

Wyoming WIOA Narrative Report (2018)

“The WIOA Annual Narrative Report was developed and written in coordination with Title I, II, III, and IV Programs. The Partners wrote the Unified State Plan to the following Vision and Goals.

Vision: Wyoming’s workforce development system will be fundamental in supporting robust regional and state economies and in producing a high-quality workforce valued by Wyoming employers…

The Unified State Plan Vision and Goals are reinforced by the Department of Workforce Services’ Mission, Vision, and Values and Adult Education’s Mission and Vision”

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Wyoming WIOA Narrative Report (2018)

Wyoming Assisted Living Facility HCBS (0369.R03.00)

“Provides case management, assisted living service level I, assisted living service level II, assisted living service level III for aged individuals ages 65 – no max age and physically disabled individuals ages 19-64.”

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Wyoming Assisted Living Facility HCBS (0369.R03.00)

WY Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Policy: Clients’ Guide to Vocational Rehabilitation Services

“The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is here to assist you to fulfill your employment goals and achieve independence. This booklet will serve as a guide to DVR and the services we provide.”

“As a client of DVR, your rehabilitation program will be tailored to your particular goals, and will be developed by you and your counselor consistent with your unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choice.”

“The most important person in the process is you. You have the lead role in making your plan for employment a reality. Your counselor works with you toward your goal, informs you of the services DVR can provide and directs you to other agencies for additional services you may need.”

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WY Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Policy: Clients’ Guide to Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Wyoming Adult Developmental Disabilities (0226.R04.00)

TERMINATED 09/30/2014 – “Provides case management, community integrated employment, day hab, homemaker, personal care, prevocational services-phased out yr 1, residential hab, respite, supported living, OT, PT, speech therapy, agency with choice, independent support broker, companion services, dietician services, environmental mods, in home support-phased out yr 1, individually-directed goods and services, skilled nursing, specialized equipment, unpaid caregiver training and education for individuals w/DD, IID ages 21 – no max age.”

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Wyoming Adult Developmental Disabilities (0226.R04.00)
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