SWAP - Find Your Future

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.

What is SWAP?

2935 North Ave. • Grand Junction, CO • 81504

(970)254-6011

http://gjswap.org

https://www.facebook.com/Swapmesa

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 want to 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

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain employment by providing a range of services based on individual employment needs and goals. Passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act further supports DVR’s efforts to prepare youth for success in the 21st century workforce.

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