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What is ROP?
In operation for 33 years, the Butte County Regional Occupational Program (ROP) is a career technical education program of the Butte County Office of Education.  In cooperation with local school districts and the business community, ROP prepares people for work by providing youth and adults with marketable skills, work ethics and job training needed to build and keep a career.  ROP has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1988.

Mission Statement
The ROP Mission is to provide high quality job training, career counseling, and guidance which will provide adults and high school students in Butte County with job skills, knowledge and attitudes leading to success in their employment experiences.

Why should I take a ROP class?
Experience is the best teacher. ROP classes are taught by credentialed instructors who have trained and worked in the industry they are teaching. In addition most ROP classes provide real-world experiences by placing students in internships.  ROP can also be very helpful in the exploration of your college major.  People who complete ROP courses obtain skills and experience demanded by employers, and those who are university/college bound are able to examine areas of interest before making long term commitments. University/college applicants may receive priority consideration when transcripts show evidence of involvement in a related career program, such as ROP, especially in many popular or highly impacted fields of study.  Students are also prepared to seek advanced training and realize the value of continuing education.  Articulation with Butte and Yuba Community Colleges offers advanced placement and/or credit by examination for completion of some ROP courses. 

Host Districts

• Biggs Unified School District
• Chico Unified School District
• Durham Unified School District
• Gridley Unified School District
• Oroville Union High School District
• Paradise Unified School District

ROP Provides

• Job Skills
• Job Skills Upgrading
• Skilled Instructors
• Career Guidance
• On-the-Job Experience
• Certificate of Proficiency
• Preparation of state/national board certifications

Placement
ROP students receive practical job training that gets results. ROP partners with over 400 local businesses for on-the-job training (both paid and unpaid). Many Butte County residents have new or better-paying jobs because they have utilized ROP's services.

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For More Information

Contact:
Regional Occupational Program
2491 Carmichael Drive Suite 100, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 879 - 7457
Fax: (530) 879 - 7458
Email: rop@bcoe.org