A collaboration to align education, workforce development and industry to support Wyoming's economic development needs.


The Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) is a collaboration to align education and workforce development and support innovation, entrepreneurship, and research to help drive Wyoming's economy. WIP will support economic growth and diversification and build a highly skilled, ambitious, and qualified workforce by linking community goals with the state’s economic strategy. This partnership is data-driven to ensure a return on investment for the people of Wyoming. 

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KEY OBJECTIVES
WIP’S MULTI-YEAR BLUEPRINT INCLUDES FIVE BROAD AREAS:

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Strategically develop the academic and skill development pathways that will advance the state, and its workforce, through collaboration and efficient use of state-wide resources

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Support and train entrepreneurs, facilitate new business starts, and support small business retention, succession and expansion


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Partner with economic development organizations and companies to recruit, expand, and relocate new businesses to Wyoming

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Provide the support infrastructure to
allow for research to develop Wyoming-based commodities

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Develop business partnerships and attract private funding (matching programs, sponsored research, apprenticeships, internships, etc.).


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