Train For A Job

Job Point’s Skills Training Programs prepare individuals for employment in a specific job field.

Office Technology

Classroom with computers

Basic Clerical

(24 weeks)

Accounting/Computing

(28 weeks)

Secretarial Refresher

(8 weeks)

Medical Office Administration

(8 weeks)

Legal Office Administration

(8 weeks)

Executive Office Administration

(8 weeks)

Office Support Specialist

(8 weeks)

Retail Sales

(8 weeks)

Office Technology classes are in session from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday with individualized schedule options available.  Courses are self-paced; therefore class lengths listed above are approximate.  Paid internships may be available.  Courses are approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and credentialed for Workforce Investment Act funding. 

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Construction Technology

Intermediate Construction Trades (ICT) Program

ICT Introductory Craft Skills

(4 weeks)

ICT Carpentry Fundamentals – Level 1

(12 weeks)


Highway/Heavy Construction (HHC) Trades Program

HHC Introductory Craft Skills

(4 weeks)

HHC Skills – Level 1

(12 weeks)

Enrollment for construction classes is offered at least every two months.  Both in-class and job site instruction occurs.  Job site work is paid time.  Paid internships may be available.  Classes are in session from 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.  Courses are self-paced; therefore class lengths listed above are approximate.

Construction courses are certified through the Home Builders Institute (HBI) or National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER),  approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and credentialed for Workforce Investment Act  funding.  Courses are made possible in part by funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, Missouri Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.

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Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Certification Classes

  • OSHA – 10
  • OSHA – 10 + Flagging
  • OSHA – 30
  • OSHA – 30 + Flagging

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HealthcareEmployed as CNA

In partnership with Preferred Futures Inc.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Enter the high-growth, health care field in just 6-8 weeks.   Seventy-five hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of “hands on” direct care training occurs. 

Career opportunities exist in hospitals, skilled nurning facilities, assisted living centers, residential care facilities and home care agencies.  Either day or evening classes may be available.   Students must be at least 18 years of age, have a negative TB test or chest x-ray and pass a background check. 

Courses are approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and credentialed for Workforce Investment Act funding. 

Healthcare Class Schedule 2013

For more detail regarding class content, clinicals and certification, contact Stephanie Ricard of Preferred Futures Inc at 660-422-8377 or sricard@preferredfutureseducation.com.  For more information about enrollment and tuition, contact Mark Eye of Job Point at 573-777-1534 or marke@jobpointmo.org.

Other Short Term Training Options May be Available

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