Joblessness and underemployment are the leading causes of poverty. For the poor, employment is frequently the single advantage they can use to advance their welfare. Consequently, establishing employment opportunities is fundamental for reducing poverty and sustainable economic and social development.
This post aims to give community members, leaders, and a community resource inventory of available employment resources in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming.
In the News
Governor Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs
Department of Workforce Services hosts an online job fair
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
https://www.wyomingatwork.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Cody Workforce Center
1026 Blackburn Suite 1 Cody, Wyoming
(307) 587-4241
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org
Powell Workforce Center
NWC Frisby Building
(307) 754-6436
Worland Workforce Center
1200 Culbertson, Ave. #F
World, WY 82410
(307) 347-8173
(307) 347-3150 Fax
WIOA (Young Adults) Workforce Investment Act Cody Workforce Center
1026 Blackburn Suite 1 Cody, Wyoming
(307) 587-4241
WIOAInfoBrochure
Wyoming Department of Workforce Compensation
1026 Blackburn Suite 4 Cody, Wyoming
Phone: (307) 587-5609
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org
Wyoming Unemployment Insurance
1026 Blackburn Suite 4 Cody, Wyoming
Phone: (307) 587-8247
Veteran Employment Services
Vets Employment Training Services
(307) 777-5467
Senior Employment Services
Experience Works
Experience Works offers employment and
training services to low-income older
workers in 23 counties in Wyoming.
877-314-5519
Vocational Rehabilitation
- Cody Workforce Center
- 1026 Blackburn Suite 3 Cody, WY.
- (307) 527-7174
- 877-773-7207
Employment Training
Wink Beauty Academy
New classes are starting February 1 and March 1! Make sure to get signed up! We offer cosmetology classes for hair stylists, nail technicians,s and estheticians. We are approved for funding through Wyoming Workforce! It is exciting for future students to live their best lives!
- Call today! (307) 586-5357
- 2401 G Avenue Cody, WY 82414
- https://winkbeautyacademy.com
Northwest College for Training and Development
Northwest College Center Training and Development provide superior quality training programs for communities and businesses throughout the Big Horn Basin.
- CDL Training
- Introduction to welding, safety & career
- Business Bootcamp Entrepreneur 101
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- HVAC Apprenticeship Program
- Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
Christi Greaham
Christi.Greaham@nwc.edu
Training & Development Program Associate
307-754-6062OR
Carri Dobbins
Carri.Dobbins@nwc.edu
Senior Office Assistant for Training and Development
307-754-6257
Website: https://www.nwc.edu/learning/workforce/
Wyoming Department of Family Services
TANF/POWER
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary cash assistance for needy families.
There are two forms of TANF in Wyoming:
- The POWER Work program
- It helps individuals find employment or other financial stability based specifically on YOUR needs.
- Provides free Child Support assistance.
- The POWER Caretaker Relative program
- Provides cash assistance to family members, such as Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles, who are the primary caregiver to children whose parents are not in the same home and are responsible for the daily care and control of the children.
- Provides free Child Support assistance.
Visit your local Department of Family Services or visit them online for more information.
- Cody Office: 1301 Rumsey Avenue Cody, WY 82414 Phone: (307) 587-6246
- Powell Office: 109 W. 14th St Powell, WY 82435 Phone: (307) 754-2245
- Thermopolis Office: 403 Big Horn Thermopolis, Wyoming (307) 864-2158
- Website:https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/cash-assistance/
Other Employment Resources
Powell Makerspace, The Powell community Makerspace, is an independent and nonprofit organization. Moreover, they strive to bring technology and education to communities in the Big Horn Basin. The Powell Maker Space is partnered with AmeriCorps to fight poverty by making technology and education available to those who need it.
Job Corps (Young Adults)
Education & Training Program
1-800-733-5627
Crisis Intervention Services Self-Sufficiency Training
Powell Office: (307) 754-7959
335 North Gilbert Powell, WY
http://www.cis-park.org
Bureau of Land Management
The apprenticeship program for students 16-21
years old. https://www.blm.gov/careers
Employment Agencies
Express Employment Professionals
2706 Big Horn Ave. Cody, WY
(307) 587-1111
https://www.expresspros.com/codywy/
Kings Temporary Employment
1735 Sheridan Ave. Cody, WY
(307) 587-2024
Affordable Health Insurance for the Unemployed
https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/health-insurance-for-unemployed/
Park County CSBG Funds @ YCAN
Park County Help partnership provides application assistance and case management, and YCAN can help with financial aid for low-income Park County Residents.
- Apply with First Stop of Park County
- Services: transportation repair for employment, clothing for work, supplies for employment
- 1735 Sheridan Ave, Suite 205, Cody, WY
- Cody Monday – Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm
- St. Johns Episcopal Church 308 Mountain View Powell, WY
- Powell Thursday 9 am – 5 pm
- (307) 296-6706
Self Sufficiency Program of Park County
Hot Springs County CSBG Funds @ YCAN
Hot Springs Help partnership provides application assistance and case management, and YCAN can help with financial aid for low-income Hot Springs County Residents.
- Apply with The Help Center at Common Ground
- Services: transportation repair for employment, clothing for work, supplies for employment
- Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
- Address: 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443
- Phone: (307) 864-3851
Disclaimer
While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who may be added to this post. Resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies. This post will be updated as needed.