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Jamie VanPool

ROP Career Education Specialist

530-365-2741 ext. 20022

 

 

The Careers with Children course is designed to help students who are interested in working with children in a school setting, within varying age groups from 0-8yrs.  This experience provides entry-level job skill training at a worksite classroom.  Students learn and apply developmentally appropriate skills and techniques, which reflect the latest research in Early Childhood Development.  Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
 

 

 

 

The Child Psychology program is designed to prepare students to pursue a career in Family and Human Services. Students will also obtain employment and management skills, such as positive guidance, professional behavior and standards, and laws and regulations related to the field. Students apply this knowledge in a variety of early childhood programs and family services organizations. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 

 

 The Restaurant Occupations course is designed to prepare students for success in the food service and hospitality industry, as well as progress academically into higher education.  The course combines scientific principles with real world applications of food preparation and nutrition.  The course also emphasizes a sound theoretical foundation for applied restaurant activities.  Course objectives are achieved by integrating actual restaurant and catering operations, which is an ongoing process in keeping up-to-date with the current food service needs and trends.  This course is offered at the ROP Restaurant, which is a small restaurant open to the public and located in the Shasta County Office of Education building in Redding.  *Internship opportunities and advanced industry certification are available in the 2^nd-year, Advanced Restaurant Occupations course.

 

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This course introduces students to both direct patient care and indirect care provided by various hospital departments.  It provides a general over view of the medical field, as well as job opportunities and basic office procedures.  

 

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This program is two years in length, and is designed to give the student the opportunity to acquire specific knowledge and skills to work as a medical scribe specialist.  The student acquires patient care knowledge and skills in the classroom, with the possibility of participating in a community classroom site. In order to enroll in this course as a senior, students must meet the minimum academics requirements in the Patient Care Technician course, taken junior year.

 

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These programs are designed to provide students with extensive Cosmetology or Barbering training and preparation, in order to take the California State Board exam to become a licensed Cosmetologist or Barber.  Once licensed, a person can immediately begin working in a salon or shop.  Cosmetology training is 1600 hours, and focuses on hair, skin, and nails. Barbering training is 1500 hours, and focuses on hair and skin. These courses are offered at the Shasta School of Cosmetology (SSC) campus in Redding.  *Students interested in the Cosmetology or Barbering program should contact their high school Career Center or guidance counselor for specific information on how and when to apply.
 

 

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This program is a one-year course: Students receive hands-on experience via one semester in class and one semester in a field experience internship.  The course is intended to prepare students for entry-level positions in the computer service industry and to attain the industry standard A+ Certification.
 
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CISCO is a two-year course completed in one year, and is designed to provide students with networking theory and industry standard hands-on experience in computer networking technology.  Prepares students for Industry Standard CCNA Certification.

 

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This course provides students with basic skills and knowledge about law enforcement.  Students will explore the causes and remedies for crime and the history of law enforcement.  Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of modern law enforcement agencies and court systems, at the local, state, and federal level.
 
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This course covers basic fire awareness and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) training.  It is designed for students who are interested in become a Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and/or a Firefighter.  This course is a prerequisite for the 2^nd-year Advanced Firefighter Training course.

 

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The Advanced Firefighter Training Program is divided into two, one-year courses.  Public Safety is the 1^st-year and Advanced Firefighter Training is the 2^nd-year. NOTE: This course is only available to seniors who have taken Public Safety in their junior year.
 
 Advanced Firefighter Training is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in firefighting and/or emergency medical services.  All hours must be completed and competencies attained before certifications are earned.
 
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Fire Suppression:  The first unit is designed to provide the student with basic fundamentals and training skills for the fire service, including fire suppression operations and techniques, philosophy and history of fire protection, careers in fire protection, fire behavior and chemistry, fire prevention and investigation, firefighting apparatus operation, and tactics.
 
 Wildland Firefighter Training:  This unit meets or exceeds minimum requirements for entry-level firefighter positions with the California Department of Forestry (CDF) and the United States Forest Service (USFS).
 
 Ride-along:  This unit is designed to provide the student with on-the-job work experience by spending time in a working fire station, responding to actual emergency situations, participating in fire prevention and public education programs, attending special training sessions and completing all necessary station and vehicle maintenance requirements.
 

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This course is designed to give students the entry-level skills required to diagnose, service and repair modern vehicles.  Students may also work on their own vehicle in the ROP shop. Internship opportunities and advanced industry certification are available in the 2^nd-year, Advanced Automotive Physical Science course. *3^rd-year course available to adults only, and is fee-based.

 

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