LA County ROP

Why should you participate in the Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program (LACOROP)?

To learn a job skill

To advance your career goals

To create a personal portfolio

To obtain work experience and on-the-job training

To receive high school credits

To prepare for advanced career training

Who Should Enroll

Students 16 years or older

Students in grades 11 or 12

Students or adults needing job training

Students or adults with special needs

Our Mission
The Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program is a collaborative of the Los Angeles County Office of Education and member Districts to deliver quality career preparation.

OUR VISION

We Are an Essential Part of the Education System

LACOROP and its programs are fully integrated with the total educational system.

We Provide Leadership with a Global Perspective

Our students are ready to be successful because we capitalize on the region’s diversity and its role as a center for international commerce in a global economy.

Innovation Defines Us

LACOROP is constantly anticipating changes in social, political, technological, educational, and economics trends; and is updating and developing programs accordingly.

Our Students Are Employable and Prepared to Adapt to Changing Work Environments

Job relevant skills, combined with proper attitude and knowledge, allow our students to be successful and prepared for a lifetime of learning.

Our Partners Make Us Successful

Public and private agencies play a key role in assessing labor market needs and placement opportunities in both large industries and small businesses.

Our Program
LACOROP is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and is governed by the Los Angeles County Board of Education.

In cooperation with twenty-three school districts, LACOROP determines and meets both the career objectives of students and the labor market needs in Los Angeles County. District steering committee representatives provide direction for LACOROP programs operated within their schools.

LACOROP partners with business representatives who participate on advisory committees to assure that occupational courses are based upon needs of the business or industry and to provide students with on-the-job training.

LACOROP also works with private post-secondary schools, community college districts, labor organizations, and employment agencies to help us deliver our mission.

Funding & Attendance
LACOROP's operating funds are supplied by the State of California based on average daily attendance (ADA) to the programs, operated by schools and community sites. The established revenue limit provides an average training cost of $4.00 per student hour.

Our Success Story
The Regional Occupational Program is acknowledged as one of the most cost-effective job training program for high school students and adults in California. LACOROP graduates entering the labor force have made a tremendous impact on the economies of their communities.

In 2005, 30,594 students completed LACOROP classes in 74 different occupational areas and 96% of the students were found to be in school, in the military, and/or working. Just as important, students who complete ROP courses have a better chance of graduating from high school. In 2005, 96% of approximately 10,000 12th grade ROP completers also graduated from high school.

CLASSROOM SETTINGS
ROP classes are designed to provide academic studies and hands-on training in entry-level job skills. The classes may be conducted either as classroom-only, community classroom, or cooperative vocational education courses.

Classroom-Only - Instruction takes place in a classroom setting with hands-on skills training using industry standard equipment.
Community Classroom Setting - Community classroom is a combination of classroom instruction and unpaid on-the-job training at business and public agency sites.
Cooperative Vocational Education (CVE) - CVE is a combination of classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training. Students participating in CVE classes must attend related classroom instruction a minimum of 2.5 hours per week throughout the course.

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES
In addition to providing guidance during the enrollment process, ROP counselors are available to assist the student with career interest surveys, career research, information, and goals.

JOB INFORMATION SERVICES
In addition to the job training skills that are learned in the classroom, students will learn how to advance on the job with work maturity skills, complete job applications, develop a resume, promote themselves with confidence in the job interview, network with others to obtain the job of their choice, and be introduced to the Personal Career Portfolio and Job Finders Guide concepts.

TRANSPORTATION
In most cases, students are required to provide their own transportation to ROP classes.

NOTICE OF NON DISCRIMINATION
The Los Angeles County Office of Education and unified school districts do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, language, ancestry, or marital status in their educational programs and activities or employment practices. The LACOROP encourages gender equity in students’ selection of ROP courses and/or programs, career choices, and personal decisions. All o f these categories are protected b the following legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Education Code of the State of California.

Students who have questions or concerns about the non-discrimination policy can contact the LACOROP’s assistant director of support services.

STUDENT GRIEVANCES
All LACOROP students have the right to a prompt and equitable means of seeking an appropriate resolution for any alleged violation of his or her rights by an employee of LACOROP or its participation school districts. The rights protected under this intent include, but are not limited to, those guaranteed by the established rules and regulations of LACOROP, the Education Code of the State of California, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Information regarding students’ grievance rights may be obtained from the LACOROP’s assistant director of support services.

NOTICE OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of an individual’s civil rights. It is the intent of the LACOROP to provide an educational environment free of sexual harassment. The LACOROP strongly disapproves of any conduct that constitutes sexual harassment and will take disciplinary measures to ensure compliance.

All complaints will be investigated and appropriate action taken. Complaints should be reported to the local school district’s ROP administrator or LACOROP’s assistant director of support services.

For more information on the programs and services offered by the Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program, please call (562) 922-6850.

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