Projects, Services and Opportunities available 

through IVROP for Youth and Adults (scroll down for all programs)

Environmental Programs                                                                                                            760.312.6620

Students enrolled in this program explore and investigate a range of local environmental issues.  Students in grades K-12 benefit from class presentations and field experiences focusing on the Salton Sea Wildlife Refuge and the New River Wetlands Program. Program involvement includes the presentation of the Annual Earth Day event.  Funded by the Imperial Valley New River Wetlands Project, Salton Sea Wildlife Refuge, and Earth Day sponsors.

Imperial County Faces for the Future                                                               760.482.2635

IC Faces for the Future is a two-year educational pilot pipeline program directed at improving health disparities by increasing cultural competency and diversity among health care and biomedical professionals. ICFF serves 30 at-risk students (low income, foster child or an individual requiring assistance to complete an education or the secure and hold employment) that are enrolled in grades 10-12 in local high schools. ICFF provides academic enrichment and career guidance, psychosocial support, health careers exposure and training through clinical internships. Funded by the California Endowment.

My Future Matters                                                                                                                        760.482.2619

My Future Matters provides abstinence education to 7th through 12th graders in the communities of El Centro, Calexico and Holtville by using a research-based, medical learning model to motivate students to make healthy lifestyle choices through relationship education, refusal-skills coaching and character education.  Funded by US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and Families, Families and Youth Services Bureau.

SOBRIO (SOBriety Results In Opportunities)                                                                                  760.482.2619

Project SOBRIO works to increase student, parent and community awareness on the negative effects of illegal underage alcohol abuse and binge drinking through school programs, community education and leadership development. Program services include: alcohol use prevention education, paraprofessional groups, career exploration and positive challenge activities for students attending continuation high schools in Brawley, Calexico, El Centro and Holtville and at Alternative Education for students in grades 9-12. Funded by US Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, a grant to Reduce Alcohol Abuse.

WorkAbility                                                                                       760.312.6152

This program gives students, with special needs, the opportunity to broaden their understanding of careers and the choices available to them.  It provides each student with individual guidance into areas of special interest and abilities.  It also helps them prepare for the realities found in the workplace.  The WorkAbility program will serve junior highs/middle schools and high schools throughout the Imperial Valley. Funded by California Department of Education.

ACE  (Accessing Careers through Education)                                                          760.337.3096

ACE THP Plus  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1(Transitional Housing Program Plus)                                                   760.337.3096

ACE serves youth ages 14-21 in the communities of Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial and outlying areas. Targeted groups are youth in foster care and former foster youth.  Services include case management, academic and career/technical instruction, career exploration, counseling, leadership development and work experience. Funded by Imperial County Department of Social Services.

METAS (Mobilizing Efforts To Achieve Success)                                                                            760.337.7512

METAS assists IVHA residents with job training, job placement, and career awareness and exploration opportunities while promoting their economic self-sufficiency. Residents living in housing authority properties within the communities of El Centro, Brawley and Westmorland are served.  Funded by the US Department of Housing, Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency in partnership with the Imperial Valley Housing Authority.

PUENTE  (Positioning Unified Efforts for Needed Training and Education)                                760-482-2635

Project PUENTE works with youth ages 14-24 who are current gang members, gang involved, or are at high risk of gang involvement within the County of Imperial. Services include classes on family values, interpersonal skills, learning values, interviewing, dress for success, and resume writing.  Participants receive English, math and basic skills instruction as well as supplemented support in violence, myths & truths about gangs, sexual assault, self-esteem, self-directed violence, anger management, and conflict resolution. Partners include Probation, Schools, Judicial, and Workforce Development. Funded by the California’s Governor Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention (CalGRIP) Initiative.

JUNTOS (Promoting Healthy Marriages & Families)                                                                      760-482-2618

Project JUNTOS (Together) helps participants achieve personal and family well-being through research-based educational sessions.  Participants receive a stipend while they explore and learn about topics in: marriage education, relationship enhancement, parenting, communication, physical health, mental health, and financial well-being.  This “earn while you learn” project serves 50 couples on an annual basis.  Project eligibility requirements are low-income as measured by Federal income guidelines, unwed new parents defined as biological parents of a child three months or younger, and participants at least 17 years of age.  Educational sessions are offered on weekends and Saturdays in a relaxed group. Funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

STAR (Succeeding Through Actions and Responsibility)                                               760.312.6622

Project STAR Provides pre-pre employment, life skills, leadership, and self-development training along with other health based and community driven activities.  Individual, group training and coaching are provided at the Imperial County Behavioral Health Services, El Centro Outpatient Clinic, Brawley Outpatient Clinic, IVROP offices and other local agencies and organizations.  Funded through the Imperial County Behavioral Health Services.

SB-70 (Senate Bill 70) CTE Pathways                                                              760.482.2605

SB70 refers to Senate Bill 70, is the original funding that provided a number of Career Technical Education opportunities. Currently, funding helps support career exploration activities at targeted junior high schools (Barbara Worth, Kennedy and Seeley) and CTE Pathways. CTE Pathways is are professional development opportunities made possible for the valley’s high schools in the targeted industry sectors of Energy and Utilities, Health Science and Medical Technology, and Public Industry. The professional development offered to these high schools is aimed at creating/refining CTE Pathways in these targeted sectors.  In partnership with College of the Desert and Imperial Valley College funded through the Governor’s Career Technical Education Initiative.

Tech Prep                                                                                      760.482.2640

Tech Prep coordinates articulation agreements, academic and cross-credit, job shadowing activities and staff development in the integration of technical education for teachers. Funded by California Department of Education-Perkins.

TOY (Training Opportunities for Youth)                                                             760.353.9763

Project TOY serves WIA eligible youth between the ages of 14-21 with an in-school program and a summer program.  Case management, work experience, work readiness, leadership, educational, occupational, counseling, and supportive services are provided to eligible youth.  Funds for this program come from Federal WIA regular allocation and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding as well.

I.V. FARM (Imperial Valley-Fueling the Alternative Renewable Movement)                                   760.337.7863

I.V. FARM provides training in the algal bio-fuel industry to WIA eligible participants.  Technical positions being trained for include: water quality specialist, water management, livestock feed processors, biology/microscopy lab, computer instrument technicians, heavy electrical technicians, control room operators, and control room supervisors. Classroom training for these positions involves the use of Emerson Control Systems along with specialized training through Instrument Society of America.  Following classroom training, participants will receive on-the-job training. Funded by California Employment Development Department through California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program.

JOBS                                                                                       760.337.5072

Project Jobs provides job placement services, non-recurrent short-term benefits and supportive services to eligible CalWORKs participants throughout the Imperial Valley as deemed appropriate by the Department of Social Services.  The objective is to provide participants with: 1) hands-on experience in a real work setting through which they earn wages and acquire new or enhance existing skills, and 2) payments that are designed to deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need that is neither recurring nor long term. Funded by the Imperial County Department of Social Services, CalWORKs.

Nenes (HIPPY)                                                                                760.312.6622

This project works with low- and middle-income, stay-at-home and working parents, and provides in-home instruction to children ages 3-5 by using the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY).  The targeted population is parents with children who are not attending preschool and fall under the low- and middle-income state guidelines. This internationally recognized program is delivered through trained home parent visitors to help prepare children for kindergarten.  The families participate in parent support groups and receive in-home instruction, school readiness and school materials. Funded by the Imperial County Children and Families First Commission.

RN Mentorship Program                                                                                              760.482.2635

This RN mentorship grant serves 15 third semester RN WIA eligible students from IVC by enhancing their ability to graduate, pass the State Nursing Exam (NCLEX), along with assistance in job placement as an RN.  Participants receive additional services, including 48 hours of one-on-one mentoring at the hospital, 40 hours of NCLEX review after graduation, tutoring during their 3rd and 4th semesters, intensive case management, resume writing, support services (stipend), job placement and follow-up services.  Funded by the Imperial County Workforce Development Board, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocation.

SERVE Vets (Service, Education, Retention, Value & Employment for Veterans)                                        760.337.5025

SERVE Vets meets the educational, job retention, employment and value-added service needs of Imperial County eligible veterans.  The goals are to provide program veterans high quality, efficient and direct employment and training services, on-the-job training, job placement and retention services.  Accesses to training programs in demand are emphasized.  Funded by the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency 15% & 25% Governor’s Discretionary Funds.

WIA ITA Adult Training                                                                       760.482.2637

Training opportunities are available for adults interested in applying through the One-Stop Employment Centers. WIA eligible participants are able to receive classroom and hands-on instruction for industry specific skills along with supportive services that may be available to enhance the training. Courses available through IVROP include: Nursing Assistant, Construction, Commercial Class “A” Truck Driving, Security Guard, Janitorial, Retail Trades, Clerical, Pharmacy Technician, Front & Back Office, Building Maintenance and Air Conditioning.  Funded by the Imperial County Workforce Development Board as Individual Training Accounts (ITAs).

WIA Maintenance Technician Training                                                          760.482.2637

The Maintenance Technician program serves WIA eligible clients by providing janitorial, basic repairs, small mechanics, customer service, and safety training along with industry specific English and math skills.  Training includes classroom and hands-on instruction along with an internship component. Funded by the Imperial County Workforce Development Board.

WIA On-the-Job Training                                                                                               760.337.5025

The On-the-Job Training Program provides WIA eligible adults with comprehensive job placement services. This approach includes the following: counseling for career path appropriateness, partner network referrals, work readiness instruction, short term job skills upgrade instruction, job search assistance and supportive services. Follow-up services will be provided to ensure placement in permanent unsubsidized employment earnings. Funded by Imperial County Workforce Development Board and America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocations.

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