SWAP

Welcome Back SWAP

Our Goals

To expand employment opportunities for youth and build on current and future transition planning efforts for students with mild to moderate barriers to employment.
To engage local employers in a partnership that supports a successful school-to-work transition.
To encourage youth to maintain economic independence in their community.
To help create career pathways through pre employment transition services.

Available to youth ages 15-24
Collaborative services between Littleton Public Schools and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Assessment of vocational skills and interests
Teaching social skills regarding work, home and community
Career exploration opportunities such as job shadows and job tours.
Support in post secondary planning and exploration
Job seeking and job placement assistance
Post-employment follow-up and support for both employee and employer

Provide a pool of job ready candidates
Provide information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for each employer
Monitor participant performance
Provide job coaching as needed
Provide an opportunity to become involved with local community and schools
Prepare youth for the transition into work through teaching job seeking and "job keeping" skills
Promote the efforts of local businesses to expand their labor pool and customer base
Provide on-site follow-up support to SWAP employers

It's going to be a great school year!