School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)
What is SWAP?
The School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) assists young adults, ages 15-24, with mild to moderate needs in employment to become competitively employed and to achieve successful community outcomes.
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
COLORADO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
To be directed to the Colorado DVR Youth & Transition Services Website, please click HERE.
SWAP STATE VIDEO
HIGH SCHOOL CONTACTS
ONLINE REFERRAL FORM
To complete our Online Referral Form, please click HERE.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
All workshops are held on non-school days at D51 Career Center.
To RSVP for our SWAP Workshops, please click HERE.
- COOKING WORKSHOP - 9/29/2025 (CLASS COMPLETED)
- STUDENT ENTERPRISE WORKSHOP - 10/9/2025 (CLASS COMPLETED)
- FOOD HANDLERS - 1/5/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
- COOKING WORKSHOP - 1/6/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
- GROUP BUSINESS TOURS - 3/12/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
- BUDGET TIPS WORKSHOP - 3/13/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
- CPR, AED & FIRST AID - 6/3/2026 - 6/4/2026
COOKING WORKSHOP - 9/29/2025 (CLASS COMPLETED)
STUDENT ENTERPRISE WORKSHOP - 10/9/2025 (CLASS COMPLETED)
FOOD HANDLERS - 1/5/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
COOKING WORKSHOP - 1/6/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
GROUP BUSINESS TOURS - 3/12/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
BUDGET TIPS WORKSHOP - 3/13/2026 (CLASS COMPLETED)
CPR, AED & FIRST AID - 6/3/2026 - 6/4/2026
SWAP 2026 YOUTH CAREER & RESOURCE FAIR
Dress to impress and bring your resume to explore multiple job opportunities in one location!
DATE: Friday, April 10, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: D51 Career Center at 2935 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81504
SWAP Student Enterprise
SWAP participants have the opportunity to design and create custom items from start to finish, learning valuable hands-on skills throughout the process. We offer water bottles and coffee tumblers, with options to personalize your item using your own photos or designs.
Come by the SWAP office to check out our available inventory or place a custom order.
Custom orders typically take about two weeks or less to complete. $10.00 each
If you have any questions, please call 970-254-6011.
Let us help you create something unique while supporting student skill-building!
To order a custom item, please click HERE.
