[nfbmi-talk] Fw: swap questions transition

[joe harcz Comcast]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Zanger, Connie (LARA) 
To: joe harcz Comcast (joeharcz at comcast.net) 
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 5:16 PM
Subject: swap questions transition


Dear Mr. Harcz;

 

In 2013, 3 blind youth participated in the Summer Work Opportunity Program (SWOP).  Youth participating in this Program earn $7.40/hour.  While I am not clear about what specifically you are asking when you inquire how many eventually become involved further with the B E P, to the best of my knowledge no former participants have become licensed operators.

 

Constance Zanger

Business Enterprise Program Manager

Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

517/335.3639

 

From: joe harcz Comcast [mailto:joeharcz at comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 1:17 PM
To: Rodgers, Edward (LARA)
Cc: Luzenski, Sue (LARA); BSBPcommissioners; Joe Sibley MCBVI Pres.; nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: swap questions transition

 

June 11 2014 SWAP Questions

 

Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

1365 E. Mt. Morris Rd.

Mt. Morris, MI 48458

joeharcz at comcast.net

810-516-5262

 

To: Edward Rodgers, BSBP

(Via E-mail)

 

Dear Mr. Rodgers,

 

Under the Draft State Plan section for Youth Transition Programs I point you to the following:

 

"BSBP's Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Summer Work Opportunity Program (SWOP) for youth in high school and college opens opportunities for individuals to obtain valuable work experience in the food service industry and further introduces the small business entrepreneur concepts to individuals in transition programs. Each year, staff identifies transition youth who wish to participate in the SWOP.  BEP staff works diligently to place every student interested in this program. "

 

Now I am asking you the following simple questions about this program in FY 2013:

 

1. How many blind youth were involved in this program last year?

2. What was the hourly rate of pay for these "interns"?

 

3. How many if any eventually became involved further with the BEP program?

 

Sincerely,

 

Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

 

Cc: RSA

Cc: Luzenski, BSBP

Cc: BSBP Commissioners

Cc: NFB MI