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

Standards

CTE Standards Introduction

The industry sector descriptions offered below are provided by the California Department of Education: At the end of each is a matrix which aligns the pathway standards with the Common Core.

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• Agriculture and Natural Resources (PDF)

• Arts, Media, and Entertainment (PDF)

• Building and Construction Trades (PDF)

• Business and Finance (PDF)

• Education, Child Development, and Family Services (PDF)

• Energy, Environment, and Utilities (PDF)

• Engineering and Architecture (PDF)

• Fashion and Interior Design (PDF)

• Health Science and Medical Technology (PDF)

• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (PDF)

• Information and Communication Technologies (PDF)

• Manufacturing and Product Development (PDF)

• Marketing Sales and Service (PDF)

• Public Services (PDF)

• Transportation (PDF)

Career Education​

Our Belief and Goal

Career Education and College Guidance play a vital role in helping students plan for and achieve their career life goals.  They encourage students to keep an open mind about the numerous opportunities awaiting them, to explore their interests and talents, and to take a realistic look at the world awaiting them.

Services are provided at our Career Center, equipped with the resources students need to plan for future endeavors.  It is provided with the continued support and encouragement needed for meaningful decision making.