Steve Owen was referred to Job Point for an assessment to determine an appropriate employment goal. He conducted job tryouts with various tasks at several work settings. Steve, being a man who enjoys the simple pleasures in life such as fishing and boating, expressed an interest in working outdoors. He was extremely proud of earning [...]

Our 24th annual Comedy Night fundraiser will be held April 26, 2012, at Deja Vu hosted by Fabulous “Freddie” DeMarco, and in partnership with Assistance League of Mid-Missouri ®.  Doors open at 5:30pm.  Local comedians performing include: Karla DeSpain Barb Glenn Mike Kelly Todd Donoho Bob Pugh  This hilarious evening includes a scrumptious buffet, beer, [...]

Job Point proudly announced its 2011 Award Recipients during its Annual Banquet at the Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center on February 28th.  From nearly 1,000 persons served, two individuals were honored with an Award of Excellence for exemplary vocational and personal achievement.  Laura Gregory of Fulton is a Bakery Associate at Wal-Mart.  James “Scott” Smith [...]

Job Point and Preferred Futures, Inc recently celebrated graduation of the third class of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students in Jefferson City, MO, and have launched the inaugural class in Columbia.  Students complete 75 hours of classroom instruction, 100 hours of hand-on direct care training, and state certification exams to become employed in the exploding [...]

Stanley “Dale” Uptegrove was referred to Job Point in 2008 by Jayne Young of Vocational Rehabilitation for career exploration to determine an appropriate job goal within his skill and interest areas.  Dale had an excellent work history, having worked ten years at a long term care facility, which earned him Job Point’s 1999 Award of [...]

Job Point acknowledges our newest employment partner in Jefferson City, HHM Facility Management.  Thank you for your support!

On Friday, December 16th, Job Point will be hosting a graduation ceremony for students completing construction trades programs.  The event will be held at 2:00pm at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri.  Twenty-eight individuals will be honored for their accomplishments.  Three individuals acquired their General Equivalency Diploma during the past [...]

Job Point and Preferred Futures, Inc recently celebrated graduation of the third class of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students in Jefferson City, MO.  Fifteen students completed 75 hours of classroom instruction, 100 hours of hand-on direct care training, and state certification exams.  Two of the students in this class were able to participate as a [...]

One of 15 grantees nationwide, Job Point was recently awarded $1,500,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to implement a Civic Justice Corps in Boone County, Missouri.  The program will help formerly incarcerated individuals ages 18-24 reconnect with the community and find pathways for success through community service and educational opportunities.  Secretary of Labor, [...]

Job Point congratulates Columbia’s Local Celebrity Apprentice, Bill Costello, Relationship Manager for Boone County National Bank.  Norm “The Boss” Ruebling selected Mr. Costello at Job Point’s 2nd annual event held at Deja Vu.  Sixteen local business people competed in four teams to raise awareness and money for Job Point in a street challenge at 9th [...]