Fresno ROP is a county-operated ROP. The Fresno County Board of Education is the legal governing board. Beginning in August, Fresno ROP's Advisory Board of Management to the County Board of Education meets five times a year. Membership is made up of school administrators, district and county board members, and people from the community at large. Fresno ROP was established in 1974 with six school districts. Today, Fresno ROP serves 22 districts throughout Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa counties. Over 230 career-preparation courses are offered for youth 16 years of age through adults.

Students must be a junior or senior in high school or at least 16 years old to enroll in ROP classes. Enrollment is open to adults at the discretion of the school districts.

The uniqueness of this progressive program comes from the fact that Fresno ROP classes provide the opportunity for students to explore many different career paths. Students also develop positive work attitudes and behaviors, and are prepared for continuing education and training after high school. Fresno ROP empowers students by providing:

• Opportunities to learn career skills at actual work sites.
• Hands-on, project-based learning that shows how academics apply to real-life situations.
• High school and college credit (where applicable) with many courses meeting University of California entrance requirements.
• A certificate that signifies the successful completion of an ROP course.
• A list of job specific competencies that verify work skills and knowledge mastered during the course.
• Instruction in job-seeking skills including interviewing, resume writing and employment search.