Learning for Earning
Merced County Regional Occupational Program (ROP) offers 43 different courses in 15 Industry Sectors to high school juniors, seniors, and adults. Classes are offered at 11 comprehensive high schools in Merced County and also at Chowchilla High School with over 3,700 high school students served. ROP classes are also offered to continuation and alternative high schools. Approximately 1,600 students receive on-the-job training in over 500 businesses throughout the county. Adult programs are offered in Accounting, Working Professional, Computerized Office Technology, Customer Service, Marketing Occupations, Office Technologies in Medical Environments, Graphic Arts, Auto Services and Computer Systems.
Buhach Colony High School
Student of the Quarter
Michael Silva is a junior at Buhach Colony High School. He is enrolled in the ROP Automotive. . . [more]
ROP Courses
Creative Design and Merchandising
This course is specifically designed to introduce students to the career fields related to the fashion industry. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore various aspects of the fashion industry and hands-on training in various entry-level fashion merchandising positions in their community. Instructional emphasis will include: the design elements and principles, history of fashion, fashion forecasting, textiles and textile products, developing and merchandising a line, garment construction in manufacturing, product knowledge and apparel merchandising, sales and service, and visual merchandising. Students will be introduced to the latest technology in the fashion industry. A section of the course will include employment preparation and self-evaluation.
Administration Staff Members
Michele Fagundes
Assistant Superintendent
(209) 381-6677
Mae Pierini
Coordinator
(209) 381-6681
Holly Newlon
Coordinator
(209) 381-6740
Kathy Wyman
Program Specialist
(209) 381-6757
Lori Gomes
Program Specialist
(209) 381-6682
Sally Ingraham
Program Specialist
(209) 381-5909
Debbie Gomes
Dept. Business Svcs. Mgr.
(209) 381-6679