Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Information

revised 8/10/07

ROP is a public education service that provides hands-on career preparation.  ROP is designed to provide students with the technical skills required for particular jobs.  Community-based internships in local businesses and industry sites are offered in many classes.  Every course offers a unit on employment seeking skills, which includes the job application, resume, and interview preparation. Students who are 16 years or older may take ROP classes for high school credit.

Los Angeles County - Visit http://lacorop.org/ROPOnline/public/publicstudentmap.aspx.

·       Click on up to five school districts that are within commute distance for you. Click “Next”

·       Select subject matter areas of interest to you. Click “Next”

·       Course availability in all subject areas selected will then appear on your screen. When you have found a course in which you wish to enroll, choose the “contact” tab at the top of the page to find the person to call for enrollment.

·       Your ES can support you in completing the required paperwork.

·       Once you are enrolled in a course, be sure to show up on time for the first day of class!

Los Angeles Unified – Visit http://www.ropcenter.org/.

·       Select the “courses” tab on the left side of the page and scroll through available courses.

·       Follow the directions on the homepage for registering for the course you wish to take.

·       Your ES can support you in completing the required paperwork.

·       Once you are enrolled in a course, be sure to show up on time for the first day of class!

Kern County – Visit http://kcsos.kern.org/kcrop/programs.

·       Scroll through the program listing and select your area of interest.

·       Courses available in your area will be displayed, along with the individual you will need to contact to enroll in the course.

·       Your ES can support you in completing the required paperwork

·       Once you are enrolled in a course, be sure and show up on time for the first day of class!

Ventura County – Visit http://www.venturacountyrop.com.

·       Select the course of study that interests you. Then, select the specific course in which you wish to enroll.

·       Contact the Student Services Coordinator, Mr. Robert Wismann, at (805) 388-4430 or rwismann@vcss.k12.ca.us regarding the enrollment process.

·       Your ES can support you in completing the required paperwork.

·       Once you are enrolled in a course, be sure and show up on time for the first day of class!

Awarding of High School Credit:

For every fifteen (15) hours of training completed and documented in an ROP course, 1 high school credit is awarded, up to a maximum of ten (10) credits per semester. These credits will be awarded under life skills or special interests, as applicable, for the purposes of meeting graduation requirements.