School to Work Alliance Program
Building Bridges to Brighten Futures
Serving Weld County School Districts: RE-1, RE-2, RE-5J, RE-7, RE-9, RE-10, RE-11, RE-12 & WOHS.
Serving Morgan County School Districts: RE-3, RE-2J, RE-11J, RE-20J & RE-50J.
| What is SWAP? The School to Work Alliance Program, in collaboration with the Centennial BOCES school districts, and the Colorado division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is a program designed to assist young adults (ages 16-25) with mild to moderate disabilities, engage in a successful career path to employment. |
SWAP Mission: To assist young adults with the transition into the work place by providing career track employment opportunities.
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Enhance the employability of young adults with disabilities.
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Involve community businesses in partnerships with schools.
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Involve young adults in their communities in a meaningful way.
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S.W.A.P.
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Helping Young Adults
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Helping Businesses
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Helping Our Community
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The SWAP staff will: Assist young adults, ages 16-25, who want to work, have mild to moderate barriers to employment, and are having difficulty finding and keeping a job.
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Work to place young adults in jobs related to their area of interest.
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Teach young adults basic employment skills.
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Offer job coaching as needed.
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Support employer during the initial job placement and a one-year follow up period.
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