School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)

School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)

The School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) is a partnership between the Weld County School Districts RE-8 and RE-3J, and the Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

What is SWAP?

The School-To-Work Alliance Program (SWAP) assists young adults with mild to moderate needs in employment to become competitively employed and to achieve successful community outcomes.

 

SWAP is a collaborative initiative between:

• Colorado Division of vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
• Local school districts and Boards of Cooperative Education Services
• Colorado Department of Education
• Area Businesses
• Young Adults wanting to participate in today’s workforce

Is SWAP Right for Me?

 

If you have asked yourself:

• What is next?
• What do I do with my life?
• What is the right career for me?
• What jobs match my skills, interest and abilities?
• Who can help me get ready for a job and find employment?
• What tools will help me to be successfully employed?
• Why do I have difficulties keeping a job?
• Do I need additional training?

And you are:

• Between the ages of 15 and 24
• Working with or interested in working with DVR

Then you have a desire to begin taking responsibility for your future!

SWAP and DVR can help you begin that journey!

 

What can I Expect?

 

While in high school:

• Career awareness, exploration and preparation
• Work readiness skills training
• Self-advocacy training
• Guidance and counseling on career training and education
• Work experiences

After exiting high school:

• Job-seeking skills training
• Job-search activities
• Job placement
• Assistance with workplace accommodations
• Job coaching
• On-the-job training
• Job retention skills training