I-BEST Office Skills Integrated with ABE
New Learning — New Career
Office Skills Integrated with Adult Basic Education (including ESL)
An I-BEST Program that combines Technical Skills and Basic Skills
Improve English Language Skills AND
Prepare For Your Future
Accounting Assistant
Technical Support Specialist
Network Specialist
And more! |
Learn skills in:
- Business Communication
- Keyboarding
- Word
- Outlook
- Internet
- Excel
- PowerPoint
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Learn at Night! Finish in 2 Quarters!
INTERESTED? WANT MORE INFO?
Attend an Information and Placement Session
Call now! 425.352.8240
I-BEST is designed for ESL/ELL learners at Levels 5 & 6 and those whose basic reading & writing skills are below high school level
(Placement Session will identify levels)
NEED MONEY FOR SCHOOL?
Cascadia has many programs to help pay for tuition, books and other expenses!
- WorkFirst can pay all expenses for students on TANF.
- Work-Based Learning can pay for tuition and books for low income working parents.
- Opportunity Grants can pay tuition, books and other expenses.
Learn in a two quarter, evening and Saturday program
Increase your employability
Improve your English skills while you develop computer skills
- Learn computer skills that employers require
- Use the certificate to start a new career OR enter an advanced educational program, such as:
Office Applications Specialist or the Computer Support Specialist OR build skills and credits that apply to an Associate or Transfer degree in Administrative Office Technology
- Learn Microsoft Office programs with guided lectures and self-paced practices
- Develop communication and office skills
- Earn the certificate in just 2 academic quarters
Winter/Spring 2008 Schedule - SAMPLE
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Self-paced practice Computer Skills Lab
5:45pm-8:40pm
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Workplace Communication
5:45pm-8:30pm
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Self-paced practice Computer Skills Lab
5:45pm-8:40pm
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| Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Workplace Communication
5:45pm-7:00pm
Integrated Office
Applications I
7:10PM-9:40
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Self-paced practice
Computer Skills Lab
5:45pm-7:00pm
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Self-paced practice
Computer Skills Lab
9:00am-1:00pm
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Self-paced practice is required, but you can choose times that work around your busy schedule!
PROGRAM DATES
Enter the program at any of the 3 start dates
Starts January 7, 2008, ends February 23, 2008
Starts February 25, 2008, ends April 19, 2008
Starts April 21, 2008, ends June 7, 2008
To receive the certificate, you must complete all three sessions |
CASCADIA I-BEST PROGRAM COSTS Winter 2007-08
(Office Skills Integrated with ABE/ESL)
| COST |
BLOCK 1
January 7 –
February 23 |
BLOCK 2
February 25 –
April 19 |
BLOCK 3
April 21 –
June 7 |
TOTAL
ALL 3
BLOCKS |
TUITION AND FEES
BIT 147/148 & OFTECH 105 (2.0)
BIT 150-164 (2.0)
ESL Workplace Communication |
$153.90
$153.90
$25.00 |
$153.90
$153.90
$25.00 |
$153.90
$153.90
$0.00 |
$973.40 |
BOOKS
BIT 147/148
& OFTECH 105 (2.0)
BIT 150-164 (2.0)
ESL Workplace Communication |
$68.06 (new)
$32.94 (new)
|
$39.48 (new)
$32.67 (new) |
$68.06 (new)
$68.60 (new) |
$310.35 |
OTHER SUPPLIES
SAM 2003 (Computer CD for BIT web tutorial/testing) |
$55.00 (new) |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$55.00 |
TRANSPORTATION
3 Day Parking Permit
7 Day Parking Permit
UPASS (Bus Pass) |
$72.00
OR $95.00
OR $44.00 |
$72.00
OR $95.00
OR $44.00 |
$0.00 |
$144.00
OR $190.00
OR $88.00 |
| TOTALS |
$560.08
OR $583.80
OR $532.28
|
$476.95
OR $499.95
OR $448.95 |
$443.92 |
$1,482.75
OR $1,528.35
OR $1,426.75
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NOTE: Costs are based on 2007-08 tuition and fees published in quarterly schedule, and UW Bookstore price list + tax. Costs may vary quarter to quarter and year to year, depending on increase in tuition/fees, state sales tax, bookstore prices, and transportation costs.
Contact Us
email: officeskills@cascadia.edu
phone: 425.352.8571
Page Last Updated: 1/18/08
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