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ROP FAQ's
WHAT IS ROP?
The Regional Occupational Program (ROP) provides employment training for high school students and adults. The Tri Counties ROP serves Yuba, Sutter and Colusa Counties. Most courses offered are tuition-FREE.
The Sutter County One-Stop offers ROP courses in business, health, basic education, and multiple occupations training in distribution for individuals with disabilities. These courses prepare individuals for entry-level employment, retraining for individuals changing careers, upgrading of current skills and advanced training that responds to the needs of the current job market.
Evening classes are offered in several subjects for the convenience of individuals that work days.
Visit the Tri-Counties Web Page for information on other ROP courses offered throughout the Tri-Counties. www.sutter.k12.ca.us/ROP
WHY TAKE AN ROP COURSE?
- Gain valuable work experience. Have you heard the saying, ‘To get a job you need experience, to get experience you need a job.’ ROP will provide the hands on skills needed to pursue a rewarding career.
- Learn skills for the 21st century using industry standard equipment.
- Employers serve on advisory committees to insure that ROP training meets business and industry standards.
- Gain Industry based certification such as Microsoft Office Specialist and Computer Literacy (IC3).
• Microsoft Office Specialist certification is a credential recognized by business professionals and educators around the world. Microsoft certification will validate your expertise in Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, facilitating your pursuit of prime job prospects and academic opportunities.
• The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) program is a global, validated, standards-based training and certification program for basic computing and Internet knowledge. In today’s digital world, almost all jobs and academic institutions require basic computing knowledge and skills. IC3 certification will immediately identify you as someone who has what it takes to succeed as a student or employee.
- Receive the necessary training to pass the State Board Certification for:
• Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHS), Medical Assisting (CCMA), and Vocational Nursing (LVN).
- ROP courses meet many of the SCANS skills and competencies.
• Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities.
• Workplace Competencies including: Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology skills.
- Courses are taught by instructors with years of experience in their career specialty.
- Earn college credit upon completion of articulated courses.
- Courses are open-entry, open-exit. Enrollment occurs on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the course.
- ROP courses are offered to high school students, out-of-school youth, and adults without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or income level.
- High School students earn credits toward graduation.
• ROP courses meet many of the academic standards for math, language arts, English, and technology required for graduation.
Click here to read Success Stories.
WHAT ARE MY CAREER OPTIONS?
Business career opportunities:
- Administrative Assistant, Human Relations, Receptionist, Secretary, General Clerk, Customer Service Representative, Office Administration, Accounting Clerk, Payroll Clerk, General Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Bookkeeper, Computer Operator, Hotel Office Clerk, Postal Clerk, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Records, Statistical Clerk, Business Transcription, and all general office employment opportunities.
Health career opportunities:
- Receive the necessary training to work in the Health Care Field in: EKG Monitoring, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Admitting (hospital), Medical Transcription, Medical Office (front desk), Medical Office (administrative and clerical), Medical Assistant (front and back office) and Physical Therapy Aide.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability or income, if you are:
- An adult.
- A high school student, 16 years of age and older, whether you are attending public or private school.
- An out-of-school youth.
- Able to meet the minimal prerequisites established for the various courses.
If you have a strong desire to learn more about the career of your dreams – you are a candidate for ROP!
WILL THE COURSE PREPARE ME FOR COLLEGE?
Many ROP courses are part of the 2+2 Program: a comprehensive job training program that offers college credit for specific subjects that articulate with corresponding courses at Yuba College.
HOW DO I ENROLL?
Individuals interested in courses offered through the Sutter County One-Stop may call for specific date and time of information/enrollment meetings.
- Individuals interested in Business Courses may call: (530) 822-5120, ext. 3036 or 3039. New classes start weekly.
Individuals interested in Health Careers please click here for more information.
- Individuals interested in Business Communications may call: (530) 822-5120, ext. 3020 for information.
WHO TEACHES THE COURSE?
Every ROP Course is taught by a credentialed instructor with years of experience in their career specialty. Instructors stay current through personal growth opportunities. In addition, each course has an occupational advisory committee made-up of local businessmen and women representing each course taught. The advisory committee reviews the course content, helps with job placement, and provides training sites and other resources.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
ROP courses are tuition-FREE. Costs for books and supplies vary depending on the requirements of the course.
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) offers assistance to qualifying adults (22 and older) and youth (14 – 21 years old). For more information about WIA, contact the “On Call” Business and Workforce Specialist at Sutter County One-Stop or call (530) 822-5120.
Financial aide resources are available for some health career classes
WHAT IS SCANS – HOW DOES IT RELATE TO ROP?
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to determine the skills people need to succeed in the world of work.
As outlined in the report, a high-performance workplace requires workers who have a solid foundation in the basic literacy and computational skills, the thinking skills necessary to put knowledge to work, and in the personal qualities that make workers dedicated and trustworthy.
High-performance workplaces also require other competencies: the ability to manage resources, to work amicably and productively with others, to acquire and use information, to master complex systems, and to work with a variety of technologies.
ROP courses meet many of the SCANS skills outlined in the report.
SUCCESS STORIES
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