GED Prep and Testing Information

Prepare for the GED in the Career Center at SoCal ROC! Study at your own pace, using online tutorials designed to help you pass the GED!

School of Finance and Business

Today, the world operates in a global economy. Students build their business acumen learning business concepts such as finance, planning, marketing, management, business ethics, budgeting, customer service, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).

School of Engineering and Design

Jobs in the engineering sector are in demand. Build your foundation to your future with an exciting career pathway at SoCal ROC's School of Engineering and Design.

School of Art and Design

Begin your artistic career in Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world! Get hands-on experience at SoCal ROC with your visionary and innovative ideas...

School of Health Sciences

Healthcare professions are some of the fastest growing career fields, and opportunities in the health profession will continue to grow.

School of Public and Consumer Services

The Public and Consumer Services sector provides jobs in the beauty industry and environmental industry. Students perform real-world learning...

Welcome to the Southern California Regional Occupational Center,
also known as SoCal ROC.

We are the leaders in providing current and relevant Career Technical Education programs that are meeting today’s job demands and careers of the future! Part of the California public school system, our programs are offered to high schools students as well as adults in the South Bay and surrounding communities.

We understand the importance of not only providing our students with theory-based instruction but the opportunity to apply that knowledge through “hands-on” learning activities. Many of the programs offered at SoCal ROC also offer on-the-job training or extern components as well.

There is a difference between just having a job versus doing something for which you have a passion and can earn a good living. SoCal ROC’s programs and career pathways will provide you with the quality educational experiences that will tap into your passion and open doors to exciting career opportunities. I am thrilled that you have chosen SoCal ROC to pursue your career interest. I know you will understand very quickly why our motto is “Education with a Purpose!”

Atlas Helaire, Ed.D., Superintendent
Southern California Regional Occupational Center

Courses are offered based on the following criteria:

industry standards and identified career area shortages
that meet high school graduation requirements
that meet UC/CSU college entrance requirements
that are part of a sequential pathway

See all of our great courses offered at SoCal ROC

WASC Logo Course Outlines are developed with the cooperation of industry representatives from the career area for which the courses are designed. All course outlines are approved by the Board of Education and certified by the California Department of Education.

Fall Adult Schedule | Fall High School Schedule

SoCal ROC Partnerships

SoCal ROC has partnered with The American Aerospace Technical Academy (AATA) and the South Bay 1 Stop to offer Non-Destructive Testing courses. To inquire, call our Registration Office at 310-224-4200 or South Bay 1 Stop at 310-680-3700.

Our Board Of Education

Ida VanderPoorte, President

Board Member-at Large

Ellen Rosenberg, Vice President

Manhattan Beach Unified School District

Michael Christensen, Clerk

Redondo Beach Unified School District

Nancy Cobb

EI Segundo Unified School District

Alice Grigsby

Board Member-at-Large

Barbara Lucky, Esq.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Carliss McGhee, Ph.D.

Inglewood Unified School District

Michael Wermers

Torrance Unified School District

Our Administrators

Atlas Helaire, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Jennifer Pesavento, Ed.D.

Director of Programs
& Student Support Services

Linda Larson

Director of Human Resources

Teresa Farquhar

Director of Technology & Operations

Hillard Smith

Director of Secondary Education/Principal

Learn Skills for today's world

We bring hands on experience to the classroom that will help you learn the skills you will need to enter today's work fource.

Education & courses

Our dedicated staff are here to help and guid you toward the career you have always been searching for.

Career Guidance & Support

Our Career guidance specialists can help you find a career path that fits you and your goals.

We provide an education with a purpose

SoCal ROC - Call (310) 224-4200

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