Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program

What Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program does

Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) is a public educational agency operating as a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) among seven school districts — Brawley Union High, Calexico Unified, Calipatria Unified, Central Union High, Holtville Unified, Imperial Unified, and San Pasqual Valley Unified — and the Imperial County Office of Education. Founded in 1981 as one of 40 Regional Occupational Centers/Programs (ROC/Ps) in California, IVROP delivers Career Technical Education, workforce development, and family stabilization services across Imperial County to youth ages 14-24, adults, families in crisis, and industry professionals pursuing CTE teaching credentials. The organization is WASC-accredited through June 30, 2028 and operates under California Education Code Sections 52301-52334.5.

The service portfolio spans 28+ programs organized into three lines: Educational Services (CTE, Strong Workforce Program, Perkins Consortium, Mobile Career Lab, ReadyforLIFE, IVSSSP), Family Development and Stabilization (Youth Services including Connect, ACE, TAY, Rising Stars, YEI; Adult Services including WORK-E.S.E., housing programs, nursing mentorship, vocational training), and Special Projects (ALTO-GED, STAR, WorkAbility I, HIPPY, Customized Services, Live Scan, CTE Teacher Credentialing). IVROP also runs DOJ/FBI-authorized Live Scan electronic fingerprinting for school districts, public agencies, and private-pay customers.

Revenue is generated primarily through federal and state grants (WIOA, California Department of Education, Department of Social Services, Behavioral Health Services, Office of Family Assistance, First 5 Imperial), JPA contributions from member districts, and modest fee-for-service income from vocational training ($5,580-$8,956 per program) and Live Scan ($31 administrative rolling fee plus variable DOJ/FBI fees). Distribution relies on embedded Career Specialists in partner schools, referral partnerships with America's Job Centers of California and county social services, and a Mobile Career Lab that delivers STEM/VR experiences at schools and community events throughout Imperial County.

Name

Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program

Legal name

Imperial Valley Regional Occupation Program

Website

https://ivrop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IVROP is a California public educational Joint Powers Agency of seven Imperial County school districts delivering Career Technical Education, adult workforce training, and family stabilization services to youth, adults, and vulnerable populations across Imperial County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Technical Education and Workforce Development

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Workforce development services
• Youth employment programs
• Vocational training services
• Family stabilization services

Headquarters

HQ city

El Centro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding - Federal: IVROP receives federal funding through WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) programs, Strong Workforce Program (California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office), California Department of Education Special Education Division, and Office of Family Assistance grants.
2. Government Funding - State/Local: State and county funding from Imperial County Workforce Development Board, Imperial County Behavioral Health Services, Imperial County Department of Social Services, California Learning Communities for School Success Program (Prop 47), and First 5 Imperial.
3. Fee-for-Service Training Programs: Vocational training programs (Certified Medical Assistant, Class A Truck Driver, Security Guard) offered at stated tuition costs ($5,580-$8,956). Customized training services available to partner and community agencies on a fee-for-service basis. Mobile Career Lab services provided on fee-for-service basis.
4. Live Scan Services: Electronic live scan fingerprinting services generating administrative rolling fees ($31) plus variable DOJ/FBI government fees ($0-$120) for criminal background checks.
5. Joint Powers Agreement Funding: Operational funding through JPA with seven member school districts (Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, Central, Holtville, Imperial, San Pasqual) and Imperial County Office of Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) is a public educational Joint Powers Agency (JPA) that delivers career technical education (CTE), adult vocational training, workforce development under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and family stabilization/housing support services to youth and adults across Imperial County, California. Funded by federal, state, local, JPA, and fee-for-service revenue, it operates training programs for in-demand healthcare and industrial trades, youth employment initiatives, transitional housing support, and on-site school-based career exploration.

Product overview

IVROP is a regional educational institution operating as a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) of seven school districts and the Imperial County Office of Education, providing career technical education and workforce development services across Imperial County. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized into three main categories: Educational Services (CTE, Strong Workforce Program, Perkins Consortium, Mobile Career Lab, ReadyforLIFE, IVSSSP), Family Development and Stabilization (Youth Services including Connect, ACE, TAY, Rising Stars, YEI; Adult Services including WORK-E.S.E., housing programs, nursing mentorship, vocational training, job readiness, life skills), and Special Projects (ALTO-GED, STAR, WorkAbility I, HIPPY, Customized Services, Live Scan, CTE Teacher Credentialing). These programs are designed to serve students from kindergarten through adulthood, addressing career readiness, academic achievement, housing stability, and family well-being through federal, state, and local funding partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IVROP Community Foundation: A community foundation associated with IVROP that provides scholarships to students supporting postsecondary success. Website: ivropcf.org
• IV Mobile Career Exploration Lab

Products and services

• Career Technical Education (CTE) Program
• Adult Vocational Training Program
• LVN Mentorship Program
• RN Mentorship Program
• Strong Workforce Program (SWP)
• ReadyforLIFE
• Accessing Careers through Education (ACE)
• IV Mobile Career Exploration Lab
• Transitional Aged Youth Program (TAY)
• Rising Stars
• Youth Employment Initiative (YEI)
• Project Connect (WIOA Youth Services)
• WorkAbility I
• WORK-E.S.E. / WEX
• Project ALTO
• HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
• Housing Support Program (HSP)
• Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP)
• Home Safe
• Bringing Families Home (BFH)
• Live Scan Fingerprinting Services
• CTE Teacher Credentialing
• Customized Services
• Job Readiness Workshop
• Life Skills Workshops
• Project STAR

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 youth served annually with career explorations, work experiences, and scholarships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• California Department of RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) supporting justice-involved young adults with disabilities. Provides employment and education services coordination.
• Imperial County Probation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) for justice-involved young adults. Supports employment and education services for probation-involved youth ages 14-25.
• Imperial County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPA member and collaborative partner in Strong Workforce High School and Middle School Programs. SWP Consortium member providing career exploration and CTE pathway support.
• Brawley Union High School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPA member district receiving CTE support, Career Specialist placement, and access to IVROP programs for students across Imperial County.
• Calexico Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPA member district receiving CTE support, Career Specialist placement, and access to IVROP programs.
• Calipatria Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerkins Consortium member and JPA district receiving CTE program support and enhancement services.
• Central Union High School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPA member district receiving CTE support, Career Specialist placement, and access to IVROP programs.
• Holtville Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerkins Consortium member and JPA district receiving CTE program support and enhancement services.
• Imperial Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerkins Consortium member and JPA district receiving CTE program support and enhancement services.
• San Pasqual Valley Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerkins Consortium member and JPA district receiving CTE program support and enhancement services.
• Mountain Empire Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerkins Consortium member receiving CTE program support. Serves as local education agency for small schools consortium.
• IVROP Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides scholarships to students supporting postsecondary success. Associated nonprofit foundation extending IVROP's mission through private fundraising.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kern Regional Occupational Center (KROC): One of the other 40 Regional Occupational Programs/Centers (ROC/Ps) in California. Operates as a Joint Powers Agreement between Kern County school districts to deliver CTE, adult vocational training, and workforce development, with comparable WIOA, Perkins, and fee-for-service training offerings serving a rural Central Valley county similar to Imperial.
• Tulare County Office of Education ROP: Another California ROC/P providing CTE, adult education, and workforce development through a county office of education structure similar to IVROP's JPA model. Comparable rural/low-income service population and grant-funded program portfolio.
• San Bernardino County ROP: One of the 40 California ROC/Ps, sharing the same Joint Powers Agreement governance structure and federal/state funding streams (WIOA, Perkins, Strong Workforce Program) as IVROP. Comparable CTE, adult vocational, and workforce service mix.
• Los Angeles County Office of Education ROP: LACOE operates regional occupational programs across LA County with the same CTE/adult training mandate as IVROP. Most comparable peer in terms of program breadth (CTE, vocational training, work experience, family services) under a JPA-equivalent governance structure.
• Riverside County Office of Education CTE Programs: Adjacent inland Southern California ROC/P serving Riverside County school districts through CTE and adult vocational pathways. Comparable demographically to Imperial County and operates under similar Perkins/WIOA funding structures.

Regional players

• Workforce Development Board of Imperial County: The local WIOA administrative entity and primary funding partner for IVROP's Connect, nursing mentorship, and adult vocational programs. Operates the America's Job Centers that funnel eligible participants into IVROP services, making it both a counterpart and a referral partner.

Broad incumbents

• Sacramento County Office of Education ROP: Large California county-office-of-education operator of CTE, adult education, and workforce programs under the same ROC/P designation as IVROP. Larger scale and broader program portfolio, but structurally and operationally comparable.

Emerging players

• Imperial Valley College Workforce Development: Local community college with overlapping adult vocational training (CDL, Medical Assistant), Strong Workforce Program funding, and CTE pathway coordination in Imperial County. Direct local competitor for fee-for-service training revenue and adult learner market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/imperialvalley.rop?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Facebookfacebook.com/IVROP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imperial-valley-regional-occupational-program

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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