Shasta-Trinity ROP
Preparing California's youth for successful careers — before they even graduate.
To provide exemplary career education and workforce preparation that contributes to student academic and career success and to the economic development of California.
Why ROPs Exist — A Legacy of Real-World Learning
Since the 1960s, Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCPs) have been solving a simple problem: some of the most valuable career skills just can't be taught in a traditional classroom. So California built something better.
It started in 1967 with the Southern California Regional Occupational Center, a bold new model that trained students directly in the trades — and it worked so well the state took notice.
Today, California's 74 Regional Occupational Centers and Programs have spent over 40 years turning high school students (16+) and adult learners alike into skilled, job-ready professionals. Whether a student wants to jump straight into the workforce, head off to college with a head start, or sharpen skills they already have, ROP opens the door.
Shasta-Trinity Regional Occupational Program: Built for Students Right Here at Home
STROP has been opening doors for local students since October 1973, when the Shasta Union High School District, Anderson Union High School District, and Fall River Joint Unified School District joined forces to bring career-technical education to Shasta and Trinity Counties.
In 1987, STROP became its own agency — built with one goal in mind: to equip local students with in-demand technical skills that open doors not just here at home, but across California. As industries evolve, STROP evolves with them, constantly refreshing its programs to match tomorrow's job market.
Since then, the STROP family has grown to include Anderson Union High School District, Gateway Unified School District, Shasta County Office of Education, Trinity Alps Unified School District, and Mountain Valley Unified School District — giving students across the region access to an even wider range of career paths.