I-Best Business Technology
Questions? Contact Us.
Andrea Gutierrez Trammell
I-BEST Pathway Coordinator
agutierreztrammell@yvcc.edu
509-834-4527
College & Career Readiness
ccr@yvcc.edu
509-574-6850
I-Best Business Technology Program
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) programs offer an opportunity for Adult Basic Education (ABE) students to start a certificate or degree sooner, with extra support. Start on a career pathway leading to higher wages and opportunities while improving your academic skills.
Program Information
YVC’s Business Technology I-BEST certificates are designed to assist students in obtaining general office and skills while reinforcing basic reading, writing and math through I-BEST supported classes. Courses are available for consecutive quarters at the Yakima Campus. The I-BEST Business Technology program provides an interactive business and professional partnership to enhance student-centered education for career office opportunities that match business needs to student outcomes. After completing the I-BEST certificates, students can pursue an associate degree in Yakima Valley College’s Business Technology Program and will be placed according to their interest in fields such as: Medical, legal, or administrative office. Students can also use obtained skills for employment purposes or other degree programs.
- Students must first be enrolled in the College & Career Readiness program before
beginning an I-BEST program. They must also be actively working towards their GED,
high school diploma, or enrolled in Adult Basic Education courses.
- ABE Writing Level: 4
- Funding is available for those who qualify.
- GED or High School Diploma is not required.
- I-BEST students receive registration, advising and career planning support.
- Adult Basic Education programs provide essential skills in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, technology, and English language proficiency. These foundational skills enable adults to progress in higher education and secure well-paying jobs in growing industries.
I-Best Business Technology Course Sequence
| Fall - Quarter 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
| BT 100 – Introduction to Business Technology | 2 Credits |
| BT 101 – Beginning Keyboarding | 5 Credits |
| Winter - Quarter 2 | Credits |
| IT 102 – Windows | 2 Credits |
| IT 111 – Introduction to Spreadsheets | 2 Credits |
| Spring - Quarter 3 | Credits |
| BT 102 – Intermediate Keyboarding | 5 Credits |
| BT 130 – Workplace Professionalism | 5 Credits |
| Summer Quarter - Quarter 4 | Credits |
| BT 160 – Word Processing | 2 credits |
| BT 190 – Job Shadow | 1 credit |
Upon program completions, students will have earned:
- Office Skills I Certificate
- Office Skills II Certificate
*SCHEDULE/SEQUENCE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ENROLLMENT
Questions? Contact Us.
Andrea Gutierrez Trammell
I-BEST Pathway Coordinator
agutierreztrammell@yvcc.edu
509-834-4527
College & Career Readiness
ccr@yvcc.edu
509-574-6850