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RE-1 Valley Schools
School Work Alliance Program (SWAP)

S.W.A.P.

Helping Young Adults

Helping Businesses

Helping our Community

 

SWAP Services Can Provide:

 

Career Assessments

 

Short Term Career Training

 

Career Expoloration

 

Interview/Work Attire

 

Interviewing Skills

 

Adaptive Technology

 

Resume Development

 

Interest Inventories

 

Job Seeking Skills

 

Job Coaching

 

Employer Contact

 

Mentorship

 

Job Application Assistance

 

One-Year Follow Along Services

 

Job Placement

   

 

           

Contact Information

 
   

Hagen Administration Center

301 Hagen Street

   

Sterling, CO  80751

   

 

   
 

Kathy Brom, SWAP Coordinator

bromk@re1valleyschools.org

 

 (970) 522-0792 x1257 (Office)
 

 (970) 520-3993 (Cell)
 

Heather Forster, SWAP Specialist

forsterh@re1valleyschools.org

 

 (970) 466-2521 (Cell)
 
     
   

 

SWAP

 

What is SWAP?

 

The School to Work Alliance Program is a collaborative effort between RE-1 Valley School District, the Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and local businesses. The program is designed to help youth enter and become successful in career track employment.

 

Our Mission:

 

To assist young adults with the transition into the work place by providing career path employment opportunities

Enhance the employability of young adults with disabilities

Involve community businesses in partnerships with schools

Involve young adults in their communities in a meaningful way

   

SWAP Goal

 

To provide the Logan County business community with a source of entry-level employees who are "job ready" and to increase employment options.

Who is eligible for SWAP Services?

 

 

Young adults between the ages of 16-25

Youth who are in school (served by 504, special education, or are at risk of dropping out) and who are ready for full or part-time employment

Youth who are out of school (high school graduates, dropouts & unemployed)

Youth who have a mild to moderate disability

     
   

Important Notices

 

New enrollment in the Learning Center is by referral only. Please contact the Learning Center or your home school for details.

Summer school for grades 9-12 is June 1-30, 2009. Applications may be picked up at the Learning Center beginning May 1st and must be returned not later than May 21st. Space is limited and enrollment is "first come, first served." A complete application and fee payment is required to reserve a spot. The cost is $50 per half credit, with only half credit courses available during the summer session. Students must be able to attend the full 4-week session to be eligible for summer school.

 

 
     
   
 

 

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