I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training)

I-BEST is designed to support student learning in professional-technical training programs.

I-BEST students are taught by a CCP (College and Career Pathways) instructor and a professional-technical program instructor.

As an I-BEST student, you will receive more support than in a traditional college program. Both instructors teach together but focus on different skills. The Program instructor focuses on skills needed for the industry, while the CCP instructor teaches skills like math, reading, and writing to help students be successful in the program and in the industry.

I-BEST students are 20% more likely to complete their certificate and degree programs than compared to students enrolled in traditional programs.

As an I-BEST student, you may be eligible for the Opportunity Grant, depending on the program. If you do not have a high school diploma or GED, you may be eligible to access financial aid if you are enrolled in an I-BEST program through Ability to Benefit. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

Requirements:

  • You must complete all of the program requirements prior to enrollment. 
  • Students are also required to complete the I-BEST Identification Survey, and will receive an email regarding I-BEST eligibility. Students who place into I-BEST will also need to complete the LACES Intake Form.

Eligibility: Students must place into I-BEST when they take the I-BEST Identification Survey at the time of program entry.

Additionally, students in certain programs are no eligible for I-BEST. Running Start Students are not eligible for I-BEST.

Current Integrated Programs:

Program Recommendations Outcomes
Automotive Technology ABE & ESL Level 3 (Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC) Certificate (multiple options available), AAS degree option
Central Service Technician ABE Level 3 & ESL Level 4 (Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC) Certificate
Cloud Network Technology ABE Level 3 & ESL Level 5
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)		 Certificate, AAS or AAS-T Degree Options
Computer Science ABE Level 3 & ESL Level 5
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)		 Certificate, AAS or AAS-T Degree Options
Cybersecurity Analyst*

ABE Level 3 & ESL Level 5
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)

 AAS-T Degree
Early Childhood Careers ABE & ESL Level 4
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)		 Certificate (multiple options available), AAS or AAS-T Degree Options
Mechatronics*

ABE Level 3 & ESL Level 4
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)

 Certificate (multiple options available), AAS degree option
Medical Assistant ABE & ESL Level 5
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)		 Certificate, AAS or AAS-T degree Options
Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy ABE & ESL Level 5
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)		 Certificate
Welding* ABE Level 3 & ESL Level 4
(Intermediate - Advanced ELA Level @ RTC)		 Certificate (multiple options available), AAS degree option

*Program has limited I-BEST offerings at this time and not all courses will have I-BEST support.

**I-BEST offerings are subject to periodic changes, please see an adviser or email advising@rtc.edu for more information. For questions about the I-BEST program, please email i-best@rtc.edu.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Register
  1. Select an integrated program above
  2. Review the entry requirements for the program you selected.
  3. See an Entry Adviser, email advising@rtc.edu, or visit the RTC Virtual Welcome Center for more information.

OTHER RESOURCES

CONTACT US

i-best@rtc.edu