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I-Best

What is I-BEST?

I-BEST is Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training.

In the I-BEST program, you will have the benefit of two instructors who combine coursework in a small class size of 20-25 students. You will enroll in credit college classes (e.g. Accounting, Machine Tool Technology, Office) and in the I-BEST support class strengthening your academic skills.

Each program is three terms and is offered on the Gresham or Maywood Park

I-BEST is intended for students who:

Are new to college

Have tested below college level in reading and math

GED completers

Non-native speakers of English

May need extra support to succeed.

For information about the NON-IBEST - Career Pathways Certificates of Completion.

Contact Information

For more information about I-BEST, and to schedule and appointment, contact:

Angelique Kauffman-Rodriguez
Workforce Development Specialist
Career Pathways
Mt. Hood Community College/WorkSource Portland Metro East
503-660-1444
Angelique.Kauffman@mhcc.edu

Stephanie Haas
Student Resource Specialist
AC2652
503-491-7004
Stephanie.Haas@mhcc.edu

Admissions Process and Application

The I-BEST programs are cohort classes and limited to 20 students per program.

Students must complete an admissions application, take a CASAS placement test, apply for FAFSA and interview to enroll.

I-Best FAQ

Frequently Asked Question about the I-Best programs.

Accounting Assistant

Program details:

Nine-month program.
Starts Sept. 25, 2017-June 15, 2018.
Classes are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Maywood Park Campus.
Credits apply to the Business Management: Accounting, AAS Degree.

Contact: Stephanie.Haas@mhcc.edu

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Basic Health Care

Program details:

Gain knowledge and skills to work in your chosen field-Nursing Assistant, Medical Intake Technician, or Sterile Processing Technician.
Classes are Mon-Thu, afternoon, at Gresham campus.
Apply class credits to higher-level health care degrees or programs
Scholarships and tuition assistance available to students who qualify.

Contact: Angelique.Kauffman@mhcc.edu

Machine Tool Technology

Program details:

For non-native English Speakers, Immigrants & Refugees.
9 month program.
Starts Sept. 7, 2017-June 2018. Full-time, daytime-eight hours of classes, Mon-Fri. at Gresham Campus.
Tuition assistance and scholarships available.

Contact: Angelique.Kauffman@mhcc.edu