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• TVROP offers college and career prep courses for high school students attending Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin high schools, giving them an opportunity to earn college credits and certifications ahead of entering college. • TVROP courses and pathways provide UC a -g approved courses/certifications, articulate courses translating into college credits with an earned grade of B or higher, and provide work -based learning opportunities. By this November, there will be approximately 500 students working with partner businesses in the community. • Additionally, ROP courses allow high school students to earn college credits without the traditional college tuition fees. • Tri -Valley ROP program offers pathways in Arts/Media/Entertainment, Education/Child Development/Family Services, Energy and Utilities, Engineering & Architecture, Health Services and Medical Technology, Information and Communication Technologies, Manufacturing and Product Development, Marketing/sales and services, Public Services, and Transportation. • Career Technician Education (CTE) provides training in 15 different industry sectors. Examples of CTE program partnerships include dual enrollment, Criminal Justice Academy, Welding Camp, and Middle College. o Middle College is for students in grades 11-12 in which they can earn up to 44 college credits while completing their high school diploma. The maximum number of students accepted in the Middle College program (across the 3 school districts) is140 students. • CTE and ROP have different funding sources. Foundation CTE courses are offered by the school district, while capstone CTE courses are provided by TVROP. A joint regional approach allows access and growth for students. • Overall, there were 2,500 college credit units earned by Tri -Valley ROP/CTE students in 2018. The TV Educational Collaborative (TEC) joint regional effort with TVROP, Las Positas College, PUSD, DUSD, LVJUSD, students, the community, and businesses working together toward preparing students for college and careers by providing work -based learning opportunities and partnerships. This was initially funded but is now supported through in-kind participation. TEC received a $5.9M grant in 2018 that was used for telepresence technology. EVC members were presented with the option to provide (or make connections that would provide) the following work -based learning opportunities for students participating in the ROP/CTE program: • Career Awareness — Guest speakers, workplace tours, interviews • Career Exploration — Job shadow, volunteers • Career Preparation — internships, • Career Training — on job training, clinical experience, apprenticeship EVC member questions and comments included: • How many students participate in the TVROP program? o Roughly 2,200 students across the 3 districts. • Is there a stigma associated with attending a community college? o In the past, there was a stigma associated with community colleges and there continues to be pressure from society to attend (a more prestigious) college