Baldy View ROP www.baldyviewrop.com April/May 2015 Pathways to Prosperity “Our mission is to analyze “The Ontario Police current and future economic Department is proud to data and trends in order to identify the necessary skills and partner with Baldy View attitudes that connect our ROP in providing practical students to successful work and context to the multi-faceted careers in a local and global economy.” opportunities that a career in law enforcement can offer the COMMISSION MEMBERS youth of our communities. This Sylvia Orozco partnership supports efforts in President identifying our future explorers, Joseph Lenz Vice-President police cadets and academy Claremont High School Sophomore, Chenna Hu, Charles Uhalley candidates.” clears a fence as part of the obstacle course training in Member the Law Enforcement Occupations class at the Career Hilary LaConte - Deputy Chief Derek Williams, Training Center in Ontario. Chenna aspires to work Member Ontario Police Department either for the police department or for the CIA. ADMINISTRATION Shelley Adams Superintendent The Law Enforcement Occupations course, held at the Career Training Center, strongly represents the Forest DeRenzo, Ed.D combination of classroom learning and hands-on, career technical education that students find in Assistant Superintendent, Baldy View ROP classes. In the classroom, the curriculum builds from the foundation set in the Baldy Educational Services Carla Roberts View ROP course, Criminal Justice, as students go into further depth studying the law, the legal Director, Business Services system, and what is expected of those working within it. Outside the classroom, students experience Dora Edney rigorous physical training that prepares them for the corresponding physical component encountered Director, Development & Public Relations in post-secondary law professional education, such as the Police Academy. Roseanne Redfearn Coordinator Officer Jose Ferreira teaches the course and shared how it prepares students for the fundamentals of Crystal Whitley Coordinator law enforcement education. “We emulate the Police Academy in this class. Students learn about the Michael Moore law, and they are trained to march and be in good physical shape. When you’re doing marching drills Administrative Services Coordinator in the Academy, there’s no place to hide. If you’re falling out of line, everyone can see it. Students in Administration Office this course learn those drills now so they will already be able to do them once they take the next step 8265 Aspen Ave., Suite 100 in their law enforcement education.” Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 T:909.980.6490 F:909.980.8931 Montclair High School senior, Andres Sanchez, took the Criminal Justice course before enrolling in Career Training Center 1501 S. Bon View Ave. Law Enforcement Occupations and shared how both classes are preparing him to be a police officer. Ontario, CA 91761 “Criminal Justice prepared me for this class because we learned about the law, and this class goes T:909.947.3400 F:909.947.4411 more in-depth. We learn about constitutional law, federal law, and state laws, and the difference Stay Connected! between them all. Plus, we get the physical training here.” Andres shared that he will begin his post-secondary education at Chaffey College, then hopes to transfer to the University of La Verne to earn his Bachelorswww.baldyviewrop.com Degree in Political Science. Page 2 www.baldyviewrop.com Page 3 Alumni Profile “ROP gives students a different approach to getting involved in the career paths they want to enter. ROP is about opportunity.” - Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez worked at Pomona Valley Hospital when he was a Baldy View ROP student, serving as an X-ray technician and as a sterile process helper. After graduating Garey High School in 1983, he took a six-month course at Mt. San Antonio College to become an Emergency Medical Technician, a position he held for over 30 years. He served as a Pomona City Council Member for 7 years before being elected to the CA State Assembly. His District represents Pomona, Chino, Ontario, Montclair, and unincorporated parts of Fontana. Director of Development and Public Relations, Dora Edney, recently sat down with Assembly Member Rodriguez to talk about his work and his history as an ROP student. Q: What were the most important skills you developed in ROP? A: In working with a hospital and working with people in their time of need, I developed communication and listening skills. Learning how to help people in situations where they need attention taught me about patience and public service. Q: How did the skills you learned in ROP help prepare you for your career? A: Working in a hospital got me interested in helping people. Being in that kind of atmosphere prepared me for my work as an EMT. As a state legislator, I listen to people daily about their concerns and issues with the state of CA. Q: Why is ROP important? A: ROP allows students to relate to a career field they are interested in pursuing. In my case that was the medical field, and it really sparked an interest in me. Q: Is there anything you would like us to know about your work as a legislator? A: Yes. I want people to know that I see myself as a public servant, not as a politician. I want people to know they can contact my office about issues and concerns they have with our state. I would also like to talk about Bill 1798, which I passed last year. This bill brings apprenticeship programs to healthcare related fields. As we see with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, there is much more focus on getting accessibility to healthcare services, without which there will be a shortage of available care. There are many technical jobs in the health field young people will be able to take advantage of, such as LVN and respiratory therapy. It relates to me personally and what I did in becoming an ROP student. Baldy View ROP Director of Development and Public Relations, Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez meets with constituents at Dora Edney, with Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez a “Coffee Break” community roundtable discussion www.baldyviewrop.com Page 4 BALDY VIEW ROP IS NOW OFFERING SUMMER SCHOOL! Students Earn 10 High FREE to High School Students! Introducing Online Career School Credits! Technical Education Courses! Including incoming ninth graders! Healthcare Occupations CTE online courses taught in the Technology and Business Pharmacy Clerk CTC Computer Lab with Credentialed Natural Resources Systems Introduction to Animation CTE teachers offering their support: Environmental Service Dental Front Office & Dental Systems Careers Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Hospitality Careers in Child Development & Office Applications 1: and Tourism Services Careers in Education Transportation and Tours for Sports Medicine MS Word, PPT, and Publisher Office Applications 2: the Traveler Medical Front Office MS Excel and Access Small Business Website Design Fundamentals of Digital Entrepreneurship Warehouse Operations Media Introduction to National Security Health Support Services Principals of Business and Finance Security and Protective Services All classes held at the Career Training Center 1501 S. Bon View Ave., Ontario, CA 91761 Talk with your Campus Career Technician to enroll today! Monday - Thursday, 8am - 2:30pm Call 909 947-3400 for additional information June 15 - July 23, 2015 Whether you are a former student, board member, teacher, counselor, administrator, parent, current student, employer, or community member, Baldy View ROP would like to hear from you! If you or someone you know is a former Baldy View ROP student or have a connection with Baldy View ROP and would like to share your experience, the following link will take you to a short form which is easy to access, simple to complete, and provides Baldy View ROP with relevant information needed to better understand the impact of Career Technical Education for our community. Stories could also be featured in upcoming newsletters! Inspire others and share your story! HEAR SOME OF THE STORIES WE’RE HEARING FROM FORMER STUDENTS: I loved the great teacher I had, Jessica Garcia. Ms. I am working as an LVN at Parkview Community Garcia: thank you so much for your good attitude. Hospital. I started working there in 2003 as a CNA I had fun in class! - Arcia Arriaga when I was still attending BVROP for my LVN BVROP Medical Assistant ‘15 program. I was immediately promoted once I passed my boards. - Yvonne Espada BVROP CNA ‘02, LVN ‘04 Scan this code to Look for the “Share Your Story!” icon at Share Your Story www.baldyviewrop.com to join our campaign today! from your phone! www.baldyviewrop.com Page 5 SPOTLIGHT ON THE STUDENTS Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice course familiarizes students with the criminal justice system and also serves as a prerequisite for the Law Enforcement Occupations course. Officer Arnold Mathias teaches the ROP Criminal Justice course at Chino High School where he draws from his experience as a police officer to engage students in class discussions and provide a realistic understanding of what those working in the criminal justice system experience in their careers. Officer Mathias also keeps his students sharp on their current events and uses topical stories to illustrate lesson plans. Chino High School senior, Richard Romero, who would like to become a corrections officer, said he enjoys the class discussions. “Officer Mathias has lots of stories to give us an overview of what it’s like to be a police officer,” he said. “We learn about the basis of what different laws mean, about the Penal Code, and what citizens’ basic rights are.” Officer Mathias, who earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama before serving in the Army, said his students are active learners.