Integrated Basic Education Skills Training (I-BEST)

I-BEST stands for Integrated Basic Education Skills Training. It is a program which is funded through a variety of grants. I-BEST is designed to provide on demand workforce training to those who qualify.

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• Having earned any type of College degree in the United States
• Not having a right to work in the United States (if bridging into a training)

No. IBEST is not based on income qualification to participate.

No, if qualified, the training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance. 

Yes. Some certifications do not require a GED/Diploma; however, IBEST will work with you to get your GED and certification. 

IBEST offers Integrated Education Training (link to IET) training such Certified Nursing Assistant, Information Technology, etc. 

We have different locations.

• Eastside Education Training Center 
• Brackenridge Education Training Center 
• Workforce Center of Excellence 
• Westside Education Training Center
• Central Technical Training Center

All students interested in IBEST training have to participate in the Smart Choice  assessment. 

Shot records which can be obtain through the City of San Antonio (if you are from San Antonio)

Immunizations REQUIRED

• Varicella 1st Dose & 2nd Dose
• Hepatitis B 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Dose (or Titer)*
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results (within 1 year)

Immunization records must include Tuberculosis test result not older than 1 year and entire 3-part Hepatitis B series which may take up to 6 months to complete for student who have not had the immunization. If Hepatitis B series is over 10 years old a Titer (blood test) or booster is required to verify Hepatitis B immunization is currently active

It is better to start working on getting the requirements prior to class so that are no delays on your externship. We can discuss in further detail at Smart Choice.