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Learn more: https://linktr.ee/edenarearop Most Hayward Center ROP courses offer community classroom and cooperative education instruction (work site learning).
Eden Area ROP offers over 135 career-preparation courses in the areas of Business, Health, Home Economics, and Industrial Technology at the ROP Hayward Center and throughout the various school sites in Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts. Many ROP courses have been articulated with Chabot Community College District, awarding college credit to ROP students achieving articulation standards. Upon successful completion of an ROP course, students receive a Certificate of Completion indicating occupational and work behavior skills demonstrated by the student. Experience is the greatest teacher. ROP gives students the hands-on experience needed to get and keep a job. In our ROP classes you will learn new skills, train for a new career, or build on your current skills. Many students continue their education to advance their career. And…ROP skills pay college bills.
10/08/2026
Celebrating Our 2026 Business Partners of the Year! 🏆
Yesterday, Eden Area ROP had the pleasure of recognizing our outstanding business and community partners at our annual Business Partner of the Year Celebration.
This special event honors the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose continued support helps bridge the gap between education and industry. Through mentorship, internships, career exploration, and hands-on learning opportunities, our partners play an essential role in preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
Congratulations to our 2026 honorees!
• Southern Alameda County Dental Society
• Jade Le, Lemonade 51o
• Ye Ye, Beard Papa’s
• Jean Hansen, Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Mentor Program
• Alameda County Superior Court
• Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center
• Eduardo Gonzalez, LemonAd Media
• Grocery Outlet and Walgreens
Thank you to our honorees, educators, staff, students, and community partners for joining us and for your continued commitment to career technical education.
A special shoutout to our incredible EAROP Student Ambassadors for helping make this celebration a success! From assisting throughout the event to representing our programs with professionalism and enthusiasm, you made us proud!
Together, we're creating opportunities, building connections, and shaping our students' future.
Now THAT was a Back 2 School Night! 📚✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Tuesday! From the moment families started arriving, our campus was buzzing! Classrooms were full, music was playing, people were singing and dancing, and everywhere you looked, our students proudly showed their families a glimpse into their day-to-day here at Eden Area ROP. 🩺 🦷 👮♂️ 🚒 🍳 🎨 💻 ⚙️ 🚧 🔩🦺 🚗 ⚡ 🔧
Our instructors welcomed families into their classrooms, shared what their students have been learning, and gave them a firsthand look at the skills, projects, and experiences that make our programs so unique. Meanwhile, our Ambassadors were all over campus welcoming families, helping them find their way, and making sure everyone got where they needed to go.
But what made the night was seeing our families here. 💙💚 Parents, siblings, grandparents, and loved ones walking through campus, asking questions, meeting instructors, and getting to see where their students spend part of their school day.
The campus was PACKED. The energy was THERE. And our EAROP community showed OUT!
Thank you to every student, family member, instructor, staff member, and Ambassador who helped make the evening what it was. We hope you had as much fun as we did!
Until next year, Back 2 School Night! 🌟
📸: Ambassadors Jasmine & Abbi + Ms. Crawford
09/14/2026
📚✨ Back 2 School Night is NEXT WEEK at Eden Area ROP!
We’re getting ready to welcome our students, families, instructors, staff, and community back to campus for one of our favorite nights of the year!
Take a look back at some of the fun from last year’s Back 2 School Night 👀 From visiting classrooms and meeting instructors to seeing our students in their element, this is your chance to experience EAROP alongside your student and see what they’ve been working on this year. 🩺 🦷 👮♂️ 🚒 🍳 🎨 💻 ⚙️ 🚧 🔩🦺 🚗 ⚡ 🔧
Students — bring your families and REPRESENT your program! We want to see which class shows up the strongest this year. 🔥
🗓️ Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Eden Area ROP | 26316 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
Who’s showing out for Back 2 School Night?! 💙💚
We can’t wait to see you next week!
08/17/2026
And just like that… we’re back! 🙌
Classes kicked off last Thursday at Eden Area ROP, and it feels so good to have our campus full again. New students, returning students, familiar faces, new faces—and plenty of learning already happening across our programs! ✨🔧💻🧑⚕️🎨🚓🚧🦺
We had a great first few days, and we’re excited to see this campus come to life all over again this year.
HUSD, you’re up next—we’ll see you tomorrow! 👋
05/13/2026
On May 1st, Eden Area ROP proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Career Expo, welcoming over 30 industry professionals and community partners to campus to engage with students through networking opportunities and mock interviews. 💼✨
This year’s Career Expo was held during Workforce Readiness Week, newly established in California through Education Code 49110.5 following the passage of Assembly Bill 800 (Ortega) in 2024. Throughout the week, students participated in activities and campus-wide initiatives focused on workplace readiness, professional skills, and understanding employee rights through our Teen Know Your Rights Week campaign.
As part of the week’s programming, students explored topics such as fair pay, workplace safety, breaks, sick leave, and labor protections, while also participating in our fun and engaging “Did You Know? 👀 – Staff First Job Edition 💼✨” daily announcements, where staff shared stories about their very first jobs and lessons learned along the way.
The Career Expo served as the culminating event of the week, giving students the opportunity to practice interview skills, build confidence, and connect directly with professionals across multiple industries.
We are incredibly grateful to all of the partners who showed up to support our students, including representatives from the Hayward Fire Department, Falck, DC16, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, Torani, Hayward Executive Airport, Amazon, ComForCare, and many more.
Thank you to our students, staff, ambassadors, instructors, and Work-Based Learning team for helping make this event a meaningful and successful experience for our entire campus community. 🙌
05/05/2026
🏆✨ It’s time… STUDENT OF THE YEAR Awards Night is HERE! ✨🏆
Join us for a night of celebration, recognition, and unforgettable moments as we honor the incredible achievements of our students — this is their moment to SHINE! 🌟
From student awards to honor guard and delicious bites by our Culinary program… we’re bringing the full experience! 🎉
📅 Tuesday, May 26
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 San Leandro High School – Arts Education Center
✨ Everyone is invited! ✨
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate our amazing students the way they deserve!
We can’t wait to celebrate with our community — it’s going to be a beautiful night! 🖤💙✨
04/29/2026
🎓✨ Honoring excellence in our community!
Jeffery Arthur, a standout senior from Castro Valley High School and a second-year Medical Careers student at Eden Area ROP, was recently recognized as the 2026 Student Citizen of the Year by the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce! 💫
Jeffery is also making history as the first student to serve as our PM Student Board Member for Eden Area ROP — a true example of leadership in action. Through his advocacy and commitment to student well-being, he continues to make a meaningful impact both on campus and beyond.
We are incredibly proud of Jeffery and all he represents — leadership, service, and a dedication to making a difference. 🌟
🙏 Thank you to the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and all community partners for continuing to celebrate and uplift our students.
💙 Huge thanks to Julie Sumiki, State Farm, for sponsoring this recognition and supporting our students!
✨ We’re honored to be part of this tradition for the second year!
04/27/2026
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! 💼✨
Starting today, we’re kicking off Teen Know Your Rights Week at Eden Area ROP!
Whether you’re working now or planning to get a job soon, it’s important to understand your rights as a worker — from fair pay 💵 and breaks ⏱️ to workplace safety 🦺 and knowing what employers can and can’t do.
Did you know? 👀
✔️ You must be paid for training time
✔️ You have the right to breaks and sick leave
✔️ Your employer cannot take your tips
✔️ Wage theft is illegal
(All straight from this guide 👆)
📌 Check out the posters in your classrooms, refer back to this post, or learn more at laborcenter.berkeley.edu/rights
🎤 And all week long, listen out for our daily announcements featuring:
👉 “Did You Know? 👀 – Staff First Job Edition 💼✨”
You might be surprised where EAROP staff got their start! 😏
Let’s stay informed, confident, and ready 💪
04/26/2026
🧬✨ Huge thank you to our incredible guest panelists for inspiring the Biomedical Pathway students at Hayward High!
We appreciate Mykel Jensen-Vallar (UCSF), Marinita Santos (H.A.R.D.), and Gary Howard (retired scientific writer & editor) for sharing your experiences, insights, and career journeys.
Your voices help our students see what’s possible in the world of healthcare and science — and the many paths they can take to get there. 🙌
📸: WBL Team
04/22/2026
🚜🔧 A big thank you to Randy Shelton and our partners at Peterson CAT for visiting our Auto Technology students!
Students had the opportunity to learn about the Think BIG Program and how it can open doors to exciting career pathways in the industry.
We’re also incredibly proud of our alumni Sebastian for coming back to share his journey. Now completing his first year in Oregon’s technician program, he’s a true example of what’s possible — and we can’t wait to see all that he accomplishes! 🙌
📸: WBL Team
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