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School-to-work SWAP program highlights student placements, scholarships and 75% employment rate
Summary
Tim Moffett described the SWAP program, which serves students on IEPs/504 plans with work-based learning, internship and postsecondary supports; he reported 44 students served last year, 75% employed as of August, and individual success stories including a CMU Tech welding scholarship recipient.
Tim Moffett presented an annual update on the district's SWAP school-to-work program, which serves students generally on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, ages roughly 15 to 24. He said the program focuses on pre-employment and workplace-readiness skills (resumes, internships, job exploration) and partners with community organizations including the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Colorado Mountain College (CMC), CareerWise, Mountain Youth and YouthPower365.
Moffett shared student examples to illustrate outcomes: a former Eagle Valley graduate named Jaden who received a Career Pathways scholarship to study welding at Colorado Mountain College; students working seasonal jobs with Vail Resorts and other local employers; and a student participating in a CMC transitional program while building a resume and volunteering in a commercial kitchen. He also introduced a new participant, who spoke to the board about his experience and long-term goal of becoming a firefighter.
Moffett provided contract/program metrics: 44 students served in the prior year, a caseload target of 50 assigned by the state team (his current caseload 30), and a reported employment rate of about 75% among SWAP participants as of August. He said the program exceeded some state targets (e.g., percent in employment plans) and emphasized the program's community partnerships that help students obtain internships and paid positions.
Board members thanked Moffett for the program and praised the student presenter. There were no formal board votes tied directly to this presentation.
