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...

Dear SoCal ROC Community,

Unfortunately, there was a mass shooting on January 21 in Monterey Park which left 11 persons dead and at least 9 injured. This brings great sadness to the SoCal ROC family. As a community, our hearts and thoughts are with the families and those impacted by this horrific event. It is important to remember that incidents of gun violence and senseless tragedy can impact students and adults.

Click here for resources for dealing with grief and tragedy

CMA Program

The CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assisting program at the Southern California Regional Occupational Center has a job placement rate of 92.86% for the 2020 graduate year.

Spring 2023 Registration is Open

Lots of career training courses are available! See our Course Offerings page for descriptions.

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 school 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 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

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.