This page is provided as a reference for students seeking an education in career/technical or apprenticeship programs. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Simmons.
Many local community colleges offer students the opportunity to earn certification or AA degrees in career and technical education.

Community College Career and Technical Education

LA and Orange county community colleges

• http://www.laocrc.com/laocrcMatrix/Default.aspx

Riverside County and Desert Community Colleges

• http://desertcolleges.org/Students/default.htm

San Diego County Community Colleges

• http://www.sdicregionalconsortium.org/career.htm

Regional Occupation Centers and Programs (ROCP aka ROP)

• ROCP offers free career and technical education for all California residents 16 years of age and older.  Career Centers and programs are located through- out California. ROCP is funded by California tax dollars and has been part of the California Education System for over 35 years. Over 460,000 students enroll in ROCP courses each year.
• For information on ROCP go to http://www.carocp.org
• For a comprehensive list of programs offered go to http://www.carocp.org/carocps.html

Apprentice Programs:

• http://www.dir.ca.gov/cac/cac.html

• http://www.calapprenticeship.org

• https://misweb.cccco.edu/webproginv/prod/collegelist_n.cfm (community college approved programs)