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I-BEST Programs
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What are Step-UP/ I-BEST?
 In the Step-Up I-BEST programs, you will take career preparation classes and basic skills classes. The professional/technical instructor and the basic skills instructor coordinate their instruction so that everything relates to your career goals. If you complete the I-BEST course and meet the other entry requirements, you will be able to continue in the professional/technical program the next quarter.

Who is it for?
Students headed for careers who
  		• are highly motivated and committed to achieve career and educational goals
  		• have not been able to enter the program by meeting the Accuplacer reading and/or math requirements
    or
  		• read English as a Second Language at Level 5 Reading or higher
    or
  		• are working on their GED

    What Step-UP/IBEST Programs are currently offered?
  		• Allied Health (Nursing, Surgery Tech, Dental Assisting)
  		• Welding
  		• Appliance Repair/Electrician/HVAC & Refrigeration
  		• Child Development
  		• Business & Computer Information Systems
  		• Auto/Diesel Technology
  		• Basic Industrial Technology
    (Process Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics)

    What is the application process?
    All complete applications will be forwarded to the I-BEST committee for evaluation. All steps of the application process must be completed before the student can be enrolled or registered for classes. Please do the following:
    1. Attend an Learning Center Orientation or meet with Sarah Fowler, College Services Rm 101
    2. Complete an I-BEST application
    3. Complete the Accuplacer test (college placement test). Call 752-8345 to sign up.
    4. Complete the Basic Skills appraisal (Contact Jean at 752-8341 to schedule)
    5. Return completed applications to Sarah Fowler, College Services Rm 101


    Do you have more questions?
    Call Sarah Fowler, (360)752-8442, email: sfowler@btc.ctc.edu
    Students
     


    Learning Center
      
     Located in Bldg E - Rm 2
     (360) 752-8341
     lc@btc.ctc.edu
      

    Hours:
     Monday - Thursday
     8:00 am – 9:00 pm
     Friday
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    UPCOMING ORIENTATIONS
    For Adult Basic Education, GED, and I-BEST classes
      
    December 9 - 11
    12:30—3:00 pm

    For English as a Second Language classes
      
    January 5 - 7
    8:30—11:00 am
     Building E - Room E2

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