I–BEST programs allow English as a second language (ESL) and/or adult basic education (ABE) students to also enroll in professional–technical courses to earn college credits and achieve a certificate. I–BEST classes pair ESL and Adult Basic Education and GED instructors with professional–technical instructors in the same classroom to provide low–skilled adults with both literacy education and workforce skills.

Available I–BEST Programs

This 4-quarter program will train you to work in an office or at a helpdesk as a computer support technician. Topics include Microsoft Office, computer hardware, operating systems, networking, and helpdesk operations. Classes meet Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Contact: Emily Castillo

IBEST Student Coordinator
Room 3135, (206) 934-5459
ecastillo@sccd.ctc.edu S.T.A.R.S Training

Earn your 20-hour S.T.A.R.S. (State Training and Registry System) certificate in one quarter. This program will prepare you to work with young children.

Contact: Mary Saldin
IBEST Student Coordinator
Room 3135, (206) 934-5459
msaldin@sccd.ctc.edu

This 4-quarter program will prepare you for work as a childcare or preschool teacher. Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:45 pm.

Contact: Mary Saldin
IBEST Student Coordinator
Room 3135, (206) 934-5459
msaldin@sccd.ctc.edu

Need Help with Financial Aid?

Please attend one of these workshops:

Friday, May 6th 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 10th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11th 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

You will need to bring:

• 2009 & 2010 income tax returns
• Social Security Number
• Green Cared of I-94 if not a U.S. citizen
• Checking and Savings account statements or balances
• Parents' 2009 and 2010 tax returns if you're 24 or younger
• Other verification of income for 2009 and 2010 if you didn't file a tax return.