ROP trains people for work. People enroll in ROP courses to further their education, upgrade their present job skills or learn new skills. There are 74 Regional Occupation Centers and Program (ROC/P’s) in California. Education, business, and industry leaders work together to develop job training programs to match employer needs. Employer advisory committees assure that there is a strong labor market for skills taught. Courses provide meaningful career training and pathway opportunities through relevant training. ROP graduates have high job placement. ROP teachers and counselor hold appropriate career preparation credentials from the State Department of Education; all teachers have related industry experience. Students may earn credits to fulfill high school graduation requirements while acquiring job skills to take their place in the “World of Work”. Community college credits are also available through most ROP courses.

WHAT WE DO

ROC/P trains high school students, adults, and out-of-school youth for employment. In addition to formal classroom instruction, ROC/P’s work in partnership with local businesses to provide student with community classroom placement and on-the-job-training.

HOW WE ARE FUNDED

ROC/P is the most cost effective job training program in the state. At the end of student training, ROC/P graduates entering the labor force have a significant economic impact on the community. Millions of dollars are returned to the government through taxes that more offset the training cost.

ROC/P is funded through the State Department of Education. ROC/P funding is based on students’ average daily attendance (ADA). We are governed locally by the San Joaquin County Office of Education.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

Apprenticeship program offer paid employment while training for a career. Apprenticeship training is offered through SJCOE to electricians, cosmetologist and barbers. Efforts are underway to start the first Child Care Worker Apprenticeship program in the State of California.