The Southwest West Central Learning Cooperative (SWWC) has been using the SUN & Bridges programs to build a network of facilities offering ELC and ALC solutions across the southwestern portion of the state to serve students with unique needs. These impactful programs consider the logistics of the students and their providers for services offered at the schools to transportation to and from. These facilities attempt to bring as much of the educational experience under one (1) roof and serve students in one (1) day. Non-traditional students possess a plethora of unique needs that differ from many traditional student needs; thus, facilities are different in their consideration and offering of space.

The newest facility in SWWC’s offering is New London, which is the result of a strategic partnership with the City of New London and their EDA. Jobs are important to new London and the SWWC Cooperative was able to deliver real opportunities and jobs to the community through their services. The result is a brand-new facility with some of the best design in special education that greater Minnesota has to offer and up to 50 new jobs.

This is one (1) of many times BCI has been able to support SWWC in their strategic mission. We have previously served this in Marshall (2x), Montevideo, Cosmos, Windom, and Pipestone. They have a new corporate center that we have participated in to help house them deep into the future.