Job Point

2024 Awards Banquet
2024-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Courtyard by Marriott, 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd, Columbia, Missouri
Our annual Awards Banquet, presented by KOMU Channel 8, is near and dear to our hearts. It is our most anticipated event of the year because, unlike other events around town, this event brings Job Point’s partners, volunteers, supporters, donors, staff and clients together in one room in the spirit of celebration.

This event showcases our mission better than anything we could write here – it assembles a visual representation of what is possible when we all come together with the singular purpose of equal access to opportunity, education and employment for every single person in our community. Special thanks to Joe Machens Toyota, Sponsor of our Award of Excellence presentation for allowing us to shine a light on our honorees.

We hope you will be able to join us on March 19, 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott as we celebrate our Award of Excellence Recipients and all of the community partners who have made success possible for our clients. Doors open at 6:00 pm with a special reception sponsored by First Mid Bank & Trust.

Dress code is business casual.

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Spring Graduation 2024
2024-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Columbia College, 705 Rangeline Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Students, their families and stakeholders are invited to join us at 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 30th for Job Point’s Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony, honoring students of our programs who have completed all of the requirements for graduation over the past 6 months.
Ceremony begins at 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served at its conclusion.
RSVP not necessary for attendance, but please call (573) 474-8560 or email info@jobpoint.org with any questions.

Comedy Night
2024-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The Blue Note, 17 N. 9th St., Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Job Point will host it’s Stand-Up Comedy Night, this year themed as Steve’s Last Stand: The Roast of Steven A. Smith, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Blue Note in downtown Columbia. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The show begins at 7:00 pm.

With the approaching retirement of Job Point’s President & CEO, Steven A. Smith, this year’s local celebrity comedians will focus part of their bit on roasting their long-time friend.

Roasters included in the line-up this year are:

Lauren Karr, Current Board Chair, Veterans United
Eric Morrison, Past Board Chair, Sundvold Financial
Erica Pefferman, Past Board Chair, COMO Marketing
Wally Pfeffer, Mutual of Omaha
Tina Workman, Past Board Chair, Shelter Insurance

Following the roast, local favorite and Comedy Night alum, Greg Warren will return to the stage for a spectacular performance. (https://www.gregwarrencomedy.com/)

Tickets for the show are $100/person and include dinner, beer and wine, and two shows in one!

Proceeds from this event benefit Job Point’s students, graduates and job seekers, helping provide for emergent and essential needs as they begin their job search and transition into employment. Community support can help provide interview outfits, gas and phone cards, tools and personal protective equipment, uniforms, specialty shoes or whatever a person needs to successfully take a position and move into financial stability.

Join us for a night of laughter, roasting and ribbing, and raising funds to help our neighbors throughout this community establish their own legacy of impact and success.

Tickets can be purchased using the link below.

A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the door.

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Spring Graduation 2025
2024-12-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Columbia College, 705 Rangeline Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Students, their families and stakeholders are invited to join us at 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 29th for Job Point’s Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony, honoring students of our programs who have completed all of the requirements for graduation over the past 6 months.
Ceremony begins at 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served at its conclusion.
RSVP not necessary for attendance, but please call (573) 474-8560 or email info@jobpoint.org with any questions.

2025 Awards Banquet
2025-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Courtyard by Marriott, 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd, Columbia, Missouri
Our annual Awards Banquet, presented by the Columbia Cosmopolitan Luncheon Club and KOMU Channel 8, is always near and dear to our hearts, but this year it is even more exciting as it will mark the kick-off of 60 years of serving central Missouri! This reimagined event will continue the spirit of celebration, but take it up a notch! With games, groovy tunes and concoctions, all while honoring those whom we serve and the community partners who make our mission possible.

Come meet this year’s nominees and award winners, learn more about how you have helped changes lives and celebrate a legacy of helping our neighbors unlock their potential and build a brighter future for themselves and their families. As we look forward to celebrating 60 years of service, this year’s banquet is going to be a little bit different! There will be games throughout the evening, opportunities to learn more about our services and help make them possible AND we’re leaning in on the 60s theme, so guests are encouraged to don their favorite 60s era styles (or dress casually). The 60s tunes will be playing and perhaps you’ll find a few groovier concoctions at the bar.

We hope you will be able to join us on April 1, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott as we celebrate our Award of Excellence Recipients and all of the community partners who have made success possible for our clients. Doors open at 6:00 pm!

Multiple sponsorships are available!

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Comedy Night
2025-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 | The Blue Note, 17 N. 9th St., Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Job Point will host it’s Stand-Up Comedy Night on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Blue Note in downtown Columbia. Doors open at 6:00 pm for Happy Hour sponsored by Eng & Woods. The show begins at 7:00 pm.

We will return to our usual format this year, featuring performances by local celebrity comedians, Lisa Driskel Hawxby, Jeffrey Heidenreich, andKevin Ventrillo; followed by a performance from Greg Morton, professional comedian and Comedy Night Alum! Check out his (Facebook page for clips from his recent shows.)

Meet our local celebrity comedians:

Tickets for the show are $100/person and include dinner, select beer from Bur Oak Brewing and wine, and two shows in one! A small number of reserved tables are also still available starting at $750. Dress code is casual.

Proceeds from this event benefit Job Point’s services for students, graduates and job seekers. Examples of benefits include helping provide for emergent and essential needs as they begin their job search and transition into employment. Your support can help provide interview outfits, gas and phone cards, tools and personal protective equipment, uniforms, specialty shoes or whatever a person needs to successfully take a position and move into financial stability.

Join us for a night of laughter and raising funds to help our neighbors throughout this community establish their own legacy of impact and success.

Tickets can be purchased below.

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A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the door.

Ribbon Cutting: Art Shed Dedication for Flourish Initiative
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | MO
Job Point and the Flourish Initiative will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, to dedicate a new collabThe press and community members are invited to meet at Job Point’s office at 400 Wilkes Blvd, where they can catch the shuttle to the Art Shed location. The exact address and location will be kept private for the safety of shelter residents.orative project designed to bring opportunities for creative expression, decompression and hope to the young people living at Flourish’s Columbia Shelter.

The Ultimate Showdown
2025-09-18 17:30 - 21:30 | Level Up, 2300 Bernadette Dr, Suite 228, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Presented by Columbia Insurance, the Ultimate Showdown returns for its third installment year!
Registration begins at 5:30 PM with Appy Hour sponsored by Joe Machens Ford! Games begin at 6:00 pm.
Get your team together for a night of fun and games in support of Job Point! Teams of 6 players will compete in a variety of events – including Laser Tag, Bowling, High Ropes and more!
A sponsored team includes 6 competitor passes and 4 spectator passes. All competitors will receive an unlimited play card so they can play other games in-between rounds, too! Includes dinner and drink tickets.
Not interested in putting yourself out there? Want to come cheer on your friends?
Spectator passes include dinner, drinks and a $20 play card as well!
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Fall Graduation 2025
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Columbia College, 705 Rangeline Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Students, their families and stakeholders are invited to join us at 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 18th for Job Point’s Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony, honoring students of our programs who have completed all of the requirements for graduation over the past 6 months.
Special thanks to our sponsors of this event: MFA Oil Company and Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch LC.
Ceremony begins at 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served at its conclusion.
RSVP not necessary for attendance, but please call (573) 474-8560 or email info@jobpoint.org with any questions.
