To provide exemplary career education and workforce preparation that contributes to student academic and  career success and to the economic development of California.

ROCPs emerged in the 1960s as a way to provide high-quality career and technical education to a large number of students, particularly those requiring specialized training that couldn't be economically or efficiently provided by individual schools or districts. 

The Southern California Regional Occupational Center served as a model for the state when Regional Occupational Centers were founded in 1967, initially focusing on training for trades in traditional occupational settings. 

California's 74 Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCP) have been a strong and integral part of California's educational system for over 40 years. ROPs provide high school students 16 years of age and older, and also adult students, with valuable career and technical education so students can (1) enter the workforce with skills and competencies to be successful, (2) pursue advanced training in postsecondary educational institutions, or (3) upgrade existing skills and knowledge.

The Shasta-Trinity Regional Occupational Program (STROP) was established in October 1973 as a partnership among several high school districts in Shasta and Trinity Counties, including the Shasta Union High School District, Anderson Union High School District, and Fall River Joint Unified School District. suhsd.net

In 1987 STROP entered a Joint Powers Agreement for the purpose of operating our own agency.  It was the intent of the STROP to provide students in Shasta and Trinity counties the opportunity to receive technological training which will enable them to enter today's labor market with skills that are in demand not only in the immediate geographical area, but in other areas of the State of Californian.  Moreover, the district encourages the STROP, as it trains youth to meet today's job market, to be geared toward change and to be ready to modify, eliminate, and develop programs to meet the needs of tomorrow's employer.  This collaboration aimed to provide career-technical education (CTE) to high school students, offering hands-on training and skills development in various vocational fields.

Over the years, STROP has expanded its partnerships that today include the following districts Anderson Union High School District, Gateway Unified School District, Shasta County Office of Education, Trinity Alps Unified School District, and Mountain Valley Unified School District.

This expansion has allowed STROP to offer a broader range of CTE classes, including Automotive Technician, Administration of Justice, Careers with Children, Computer Networking & Repair, Cosmetology, Firefighting, EMT, and Restaurant Careers. These courses are designed to provide students with practical experience and industry-relevant skills, often including opportunities for internships and dual enrollment with Shasta College.

Today, STROP continues to serve as a vital resource for students in Northern California, helping them explore and prepare for various career paths through comprehensive rigorous curriculum of technical education and training.