Vision Statement

The Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program is dedicated to developing and providing quality training, career and educational services. These programs will meet the needs of all students empowering them to become successful members of a global society.

The Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) is a public education service which provides free, practical hands-on training, career guidance, job placement assistance and other supportive services to youth and adults. IVROP, one of 74 ROPs in California, is a joint powers entity formed by the Brawley Union, Calexico Unified, Calipatria Unified, Central Union, Holtville Unified, Imperial Unified and San Pasqual Valley Unified School Districts, and the Imperial County Office of Education.

IVROP provides training to acquire entry-level jobs, update/improve job skills, prepare for advanced training and education, prepare for a college major, earn credits towards high school graduation, and earn a certificate of demonstrated competencies. There are no fees or tuition for instruction. All IVROP classes are open to any Imperial County resident regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, or income level. IVROP provides community and cooperative classroom training in local businesses and industries for a limited number of classes (select Class Schedule and Class Descriptions links above). IVROP provides additional academic and supportive services to youth and adults (select Projects-Services link above). Employers may participate in Program Advisory Committees (select Employer-Advisory links above) and receive customized training.

	IVROP received a full six-year term of accreditation through June 30, 2011, by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges www.acswasc.org.
	The California Association Regional Occupational Centers and Programs provides access to 74 ROCPs in California www.carocp.org. Select the links for the membership form, complete and submit the completed form to info@ivrop.org. CAROCP Business Membership Form CAROCP Employee Membership Form For business members, an online optional method is available at https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=carocp&formId=52344.
	IVROP has access to an on-line career assessment system, Career Locker, www.careerlocker.com. To sign up and access this free service to students and adults living in Imperial County, contact an IVROP Guidance Technician at 760.482.2600 or email your request to info@ivrop.org.
	The California Department of Education website provide additional information on all career technical education programs available www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/.
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