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Step-UP/ 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
	Child Development
	Business & Computer Information Systems
	Auto/Diesel Technology
	Basic Industrial Technology

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 information session or meet with Sarah Fowler, College Services Rm 101
2.	Complete an I-BEST application
3.	Submit a scholarship application and proof of income (if necessary)
4.	Ask someone to fill out a Reference Form for you
5.	Complete the Accuplacer test (college placement test). Call 752-8345 to sign up.
6.	Complete the Basic Skills appraisal (Contact Jean at 752-8341 to schedule)
7.	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

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