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WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHICS

• Unemployment: 3.5%

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• Rock Springs Population: 23,021

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• Green River Population: 11,535

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• Sweetwater County Population: 41,345

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• Labor Shed: 18,735

LABOR INFORMATION

• Right-to-work State

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• 7.3% of employees in Wyoming are represented by a union

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• Sweetwater County has more than ***** under-employed people, creating an attractive pool of available workers.

LABOR AVAILABILITY

• Western Wyoming Community College: 4,053 students

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• University of Wyoming: 12,627 students

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• Central Wyoming College: 2,243 students

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FUND

The Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) is a unique Wyoming-based program connecting employers with professional development opportunities to increase employee skill attainment. Grant options include:

BUSINESS TRAINING GRANTS

To teach new skills or re-train current employees.

PRE-HIRE
GRANTS

To train potential employees before job placement.

INTERNSHIP
GRANTS

For structured learning experiences to enhance knowledge and skills.

APPRENTICESHIP
GRANTS

For the development of a registered apprenticeship program. 

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Our mission is to create and sustain an environment for a resilient Sweetwater County.

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Green River, WY 82935

307-872-3925

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