For more information on I-BEST, see below.

What is I-BEST?

In I-BEST (Intergrated Basic Education Skills Training), you will work with two teachers in the classroom.

• One teacher will provide specific job training (for college credit).
• The other teacher will help you get college-ready in reading, writing, math, or English language.

When two teachers team-teach together, you learn new skills more quickly.

Dual Credit: In some cases, you can earn high school and college credits at the same time.

Tuition: Students may qualify for financial aid from Workforce Education or other state and federal financial aid to pay for the college-level tuition/fees and textbooks.

Currently, we offer the following I-BEST programs:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Electronics
• Information Technology
• Pharmacy Technician

If you have questions, please contact our BTS Transitions Specialist, Shan Lackey at Shan.Lackey@seattlecolleges.edu

Current I-BEST Programs at North

I-BEST Electronics (Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter Start)

The Electronics I-BEST program offers training and support to help you start a career path in electronics technology. In this program, you can complete two of the foundation classes for programs such as Avionics I: Wire Assembly Certificate, which prepares you for entry-level work building wire bundles for aerospace and electronics manufacturers.

The classes you take in this I-BEST program are also the prerequisite classes for certificates and degrees in Electronics Technology, Healthcare Technology Management, Industrial Power and Control, IT Controlled Electronics, and Mechatronics.

With one of these certificates or degrees, you will be able to find entry-level employment as a technician.

Electronics Program

I-BEST Information Technology (IT) (Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter Start)

Seattle is a high-tech city that provides many opportunities for entry-level employment in Information Technology (IT). The IT I-BEST program offers team-teacher training and support for two industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA Network+ (basic networking) and CompTIA A+ (hardware support). Both of these certificates can lead to entry-level Help Desk jobs in IT.

IT Programs

I-BEST Accounting Program (Fall Quarter Start)

The I-BEST Accounting program provides foundational training and support to start a career in accounting. Complete the Bookkeeping Certificate in Accounting program in four quarters, then start your career as a bookkeeper, accounts receivable clerk, or accounts payable clerk.

I-BEST Early Childhood Education Program (Start any Quarter)

If your goal is to work in a daycare or become a preschool teacher, or if you are already working with young children and would like to improve your skills and get certified, the I-BEST Early Childhood Education program is your pathway to success.

You can complete the Early Childhood Education Initial Certificates in 12 credits. Take eight more credits to earn an additional Early Childhood Education Specialization Certificate or enroll in our associate or bachelor’s degree programs! See the ECE stackable certificates here.

I-BEST Early Childhood Education Program

I-BEST Pharmacy Technician-Certified Program (Fall or Winter Quarter Start)

A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist, counts pills, enters prescriptions, makes IV medications & chemotherapy, packages medications, compounds, conducts medication reconciliation and provides customer service. This 9-month program (3 or 4 quarters) will help you get comprehensive career training that will prepare you to pass the certification exam and get a job as a pharmacy technician.