Merced County Career and Technical Education (CTE)/Regional Occupational Program (ROP) offers high quality courses in several industry sectors to high school students and adults.  ROP classes are appropriate for students who want to: explore career options, gain employability skills, earn high school credits, prepare for advanced education and training, learn new job skills and/or increase work experience, or earn credits at local community colleges.  In addition to the skills developed​ for specific fields, each class helps students develop an employability portfolio, review effective interviewing techniques and identify sources of employment.  Click here for more information on ROP