Regional Occupation Program (ROP) Advanced Technology, Applied Manufacturing and Welding classes are offered through the Ventura County Office of Education at the Career Education Center campus in Camarillo. Career Education Center courses are designed for grade 11 and 12 high school students living in Ventura County.
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Advanced Naval Technology (ANT) exposes students to the high-tech careers and culture of working for the Navy Department of Defense and regional Department of Defense contractors. Students are introduced to technologies including systems engineering, radar, LIDAR, laser technologies, cybersecurity, hypersonics, and advanced materials for marine applications. Naval Base Ventura County is Ventura County's largest employer. Learn about the variety of careers offered, giving students a competitive edge on college and scholarship application and / or applying for jobs on our Navy bases.
From the cars we drive to the phones we use to stay connected, manufactured goods are all around us. Our manufacturing program allows students to dive into the world of both engineering and manufacturing. Our manufacturing class covers everything from 3D modeling and CAD design, to programming 3 axis CNC mills, along with multiple other pieces of machinery. Students will be eligible to take a NIMS credential as part of their coursework. This class will prepare students for a career in engineering, CAD design, CNC programming, and manual machining. Upon successful program completion students will receive an ROP Certificate of Proficiency.
Manufacturing is making a comeback in the USA. Our welding program is equipped to give students the knowledge and tools for a successful career in the welding industry. Students will learn the basics of welding, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, blueprints, plasma cutting and many more industry standards. Upon completion of the first semester, students may have the opportunity to intern at Ventura County job sites. Many students start their careers at these job sites. By taking this course, students will learn the essentials for entry-level employment. The knowledge gained from the CEC welding program can open many career opportunities to our students in unions, at local fabrication shops, and in automotive, oil industry, and manufacturing industries. Upon successful program completion students will receive an ROP Certificate of Proficiency.
Contact your counselor and let them know you would like to take a course at the Career Education Center.
Moorpark College, Ventura College and Simi Institute for Career Education have programs that allow students to continue their education and training after high school in Advanced Manufacturing, Computer Network Systems Engineering, Engineering, and Welding. For more information about these programs use the links below.