School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)

Helping students with their job goals

Watch this introduction introduction video!

School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) is a Poudre School District Transition Pathway that assists youth with mild to moderate employment barriers to become job ready.  PSD partners with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to offer this free program. PSD SWAP builds relationships with young adults to foster meaningful career conversations, real-life experiences, and job-seeking skills to create the confidence and skills necessary for successful employment.  

SWAP serves youth who...

• Are 15-24 years old

• Applicants of/or eligible for DVR

• Have mild to moderate needs in employment

• Live within the PSD school boundaries

• Want to work and/or a desire to develop pre-employment skills

• Have the capability to work independently

If you qualify, SWAP will help with:

• Vocational guidance

• Work based learning

• Career exploration and development

• Employment related instruction, resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, applications

• Post-secondary counseling

• Self-advocacy

• Job development, shadows, and placement

• 1-year follow-up