Common Questions
- What is ROP?
- See our "About ROP" page
Who can take a class?
- Students 16 years or older
- High school students must enroll through their school counseling staff
- While high school students are given enrollment priority before adults, adult enrollment is allowed on a continuous basis for all sessions until filled.
- Certain classes have requirements which are detailed in our class descriptions. (link)
- Does it cost anything to take a class?
- See our "It's Free!" page
- Where are your classes offered?
- ROP classes are located throughout Sacramento county on high school campuses and other community sites. In a typical ROP course, students receive classroom orientation and instruction, followed by placement at a training site four days a week, returning to the classroom one day a week. Sites are chosen according to the type of class, for example hospitals or doctor's offices for medical classes, auto dealerships for auto classes, business settings for computer classes or shopping malls for retail classes. Students provide their own transportation to all training sites.
- What kind of classes do you offer?
- See our "Find the Class You Want" page
What makes ROP classes special?
- ROP classes are FREE*!
- ROP classes are equivalent to training offered by many private schools that charge tuition and registration fees.
- ROP provides real-world experience through internships
- ROP graduates gain a competitive edge in the job market. ROP classes are available year round with registration available on a continuous basis.
- Most public assistance programs such as EDD, DHA and various vocational rehabilitation programs approve ROP training for their clients.
- Students can enroll in classes already in progress that have not filled and closed.
- All ROP classes are approved for Veterans' benefits.
*Book, material and lab fees may apply.
- Can I get credit for your classes?
- High school students earn credits for ROP classes. Students should check with their school counseling staff regarding which classes will fit their schedule and fulfill their credit requirements. Some ROP classes have articulation agreements with local community colleges, through which high school students and adults earn college credit that at specific colleges in the Los Rios and Sierra Community College districts.
- Is your program accredited?
- See our "WASC accreditation" page
- Can you help me find a job?
- ROP instructors have at least five years experience in their field; many have several decades. Our teachers have links to many businesses in the community who often hire ROP students and graduates who have attained the necessary skills in their chosen profession. These teachers stay abreast of current trends in business and industry through advisory committees comprising working professionals, managers and owners from their career field. Advisory committee members provide valuable advice on updating curriculum, refitting equipment, and emerging employment standards.
California business has come to appreciate our reputation for providing qualified applicants for employment. We partner with agencies in the community that provide job development services, such as the Sacramento Works One-Stop Career Centers. Every student who graduates from an ROP class is provided a certificate of completion and a skill sheet to document their achievements and assist them in their job search.
While job placement is not guaranteed, ROP graduates are frequently offered employment with the businesses where they complete their internships. Our surveys show that ROP graduates are far more likely to find employment in their chosen profession than those who have not completed a training program.
