SWAP
School to Work Alliance Program
Purpose of SWAP: The purpose of SWAP is to assist young adults in making the transition from school to employment, provide successful employment outcomes, increase community linkages, and new patterns of service for young adults within all categories of disabilities. The program's goals include:
▪ Building on current transition planning efforts.
▪ Creating a career pathway through pre-employment transition services.
▪ Filling the case management gap for the targeted population.
▪ Supporting collaboration between DVR and local school districts/BOCES.
SWAP Information Page - Full Program Description - English
SWAP Information Page - Full Program Description - Spanish
Contact Information:
Tessie Jo Ortega
Lead Coordinator/Program Manager-Fairplay/Salida
tortega@mtnboces.org
719-398-3530
Lauren Bissonnette
SWAP Coordinator-Leadville
lbissonnette@mtnboces.org
719-293-0130
Lara Knudson
SWAP Coordinator-Buena Vista
lknudson@mtnboces.org
719-398-3678
Audrey Gamache
SWAP Coordinator-Salida
719-207-1063