ROP vs. On-Campus Classes



What Makes an ROP Course different from an on-campus Career-Technical course?

  • All students complete an Employability Portfolio
  • All students participate in a Portfolio Day Presentation with business and community representatives
  • All classes are reviewed for Merced Community College 2+2 articulation
  • All classes are required to have a leadership component; co-curricular national Student Organization or another local student-organized club
  • Many ROP classes have a community classroom component where students train on site
  • All classes are required to have business/industry connections (business speakers or field trips)
  • Annual advisory Committee meetings are required with appropriate business/industry representatives
  • Teachers are trained in career education applications
  • Course approval process ensures that all courses support academic standards
  • Course approval process ensures there is an active labor market for the course
  • All students who complete the course with a B or better receive a certificate of excellence
  • Annual student follow-up is required to document education and employment attachment
posted by cor @ Wed 22nd February 7:37 pm