Vision Statement

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

What is IVROP?

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.

What does IVROP provide?

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, most recently an extension through June 30, 2012, by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges www.acswasc.org. IVROP will be going through the Self-Study process with a visit planned for April 23-25, 2012. Select the link to access the IVROP Accreditation Plus Login http://aplus.icohere.com/login/login.cfm?t=276192259.

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 Employee Membership Form

CAROCP Business 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.

Select this link for a free career assessment system available for California youth http://www.cacareerzone.org/index.

The California Department of Education website provides additional information on all career technical education programs available: www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/.

In some cases you may require the free Adobe Reader software to access files on the IVROP website. Select this link to download the software: http://get.adobe.com/reader/.

http://www.cteteach.org/pages/CTETEACH CTE TEACH is a professional development program specifically designed for new and veteran career technical education teachers to provide training and professional development. CTE TEACH uses three strategies to support both new and veteran teachers: 1) an on-line early orientation program, 2) an on-line professional development program, and 3) a teacher induction and professional development program. The program is aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the competencies addressed are those described in the document, California’s Teaching Performance Expectations. Select the link and view the three-minute video http://www.cteteach.org/pages/CTETEACH/AboutUs.