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2026 IVROPCF Scholarship Application

IVROPCF is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing college or career training. Submit your application, essay, and documents by March 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM to the IVROP Office at 687 State St., El Centro.
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Find information and resources for students, families, and community partners about the wide range of educational, training, and support services we offer. Whether you're exploring career pathways, preparing for employment, or building foundational skills, our programs are designed to help you succeed every step of the way.

Work Experience:

Our Work Experience programs provide youth, adults, and career-focused individuals with hands-on opportunities to build skills, gain real-world experience, and explore career paths. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or earning a professional certificate, we help connect learning with meaningful work.
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Connect - YouthReady for Life - YouthACE - YouthWORK-E.S.E. - AdultRN Mentorship - AdultLVN Mentorship - Adult

Certificated Training:

Our certificated training programs offer hands-on training in high-demand fields to help you gain the skills and certifications needed for today’s workforce. Whether you're preparing for your first job or looking to advance your career, our certificated training courses combine classroom learning with real-world experience.
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CDL Truck Driver (Class A) trainingSecurity Guard trainingCertified Medical Assistant training

Other Services:

In addition to education and training, we offer a variety of professional support services to meet the needs of our community. These include expert consulting for schools and agencies, Live Scan fingerprinting services for employment or certification, and assistance with CTE Teacher Credentialing for those entering the classroom.
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March

Employee of the Month

Maria E. Gastelum
Development Specialist, IVROP Project IVSSP, 1 year and 11 months 
Maria Gastelum has been an exceptional and dedicated member of our team for the past two years. From day one, she has brought forward innovative ideas and demonstrated strong initiative in expanding how we serve youth and families across our county. Her passion for meeting the evolving needs of students is evident in the care and intention she brings to her work each day.
Maria is deeply committed to empowering youth throughout the El Centro Elementary School District. Through her leadership, students are building essential life skills, strengthening their social-emotional learning, developing healthy habits, and exploring future career pathways through STEM. Her drive, creativity, and dedication make her a valued member of our team and truly deserving of this month’s recognition.

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