Job Point

CNA Fall 2025 Session 1
2025-09-03 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
We are now enrolling for our next class, set to begin on September 3, 2025. Classes will be taught in the evening, two days a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Our CNA program includes 75 hours of in-class instruction and 100 hours of clinicals onsite at a local facility. We look forward to bringing this fast-paced exciting class back this fall!
This fast-track training will prepare you for a career as a CNA in around 12 weeks. Training includes hands-on experiences that start the first week of classes. Our individualized attention will inspire self-confidence. Certification tests and exams are included. Liability insurance coverage is included for each student for up to one year.
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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.

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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Spring Graduation 2025
2024-12-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Launer Auditorium at Columbia College, 901 Rogers St, 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.

YouthBuild Mental Toughness Orientation
2024-11-18 08:00 - 2024-12-07 15:30 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
We are now enrolling for our next Mental Toughness Orientation for YouthBuild set to begin the week of November 18. This two-week program is Job Point’s prerequisite for enrollment in YouthBuild.

Job Point’s YouthBuild program helps empower young people ages 16-24 to reclaim their education, helping them earn their high school equivalency, learn a skilled trade, and develop powerful leadership, communication and life skills. Students have the opportunity to earn a stipend while they study for their HiSET exams, get hands-on experience building houses and serving their community.

Eligibility requirements:

1. Between the ages of 16 and 24 on the date of enrollment; AND
2. Member of a low-income family, a youth in foster care (including youth aging out of foster care), an offender, a youth who is an individual with a disability, a child of an incarcerated parent, a homeless youth, or a migrant youth; AND
3. School dropout, or an individual who was a school dropout and has subsequently re-enrolled

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Retirement Open House for Steven A. Smith
2024-10-02 14:30 - 16:30 | MO
Please join us as we celebrate the incredible legacy of our retiring President and CEO, Steven A. Smith on Wednesday, October 2nd from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm. This open house reception will be come and go and as you please. No formal program is planned, so come as your schedule allows to help us wish Steve well as he begins the next chapter.

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning - Fall 2024 Session
2024-10-01 17:00 - 20:30 | MO
We are now enrolling for our next class, tentatively set to begin on October 1, 2024. Classes will be taught in the evening, two days a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm. This session is expected to last 4-6 months, depending on the size of the class and their pace through coursework. We look forward to bringing this exciting class back this fall!

The HVAC certificate program prepares students to become leaders in the field by providing a foundation of knowledge, skills, and the ability to think critically.

The training utilizes an industry-recognized curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). A state-of-the-art lab offers hands-on instruction. Our HVAC certificate program consists of three courses.

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YouthBuild Mental Toughness Orientation
2024-09-03 08:00 - 2024-09-13 15:30 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
We are now enrolling for our next Mental Toughness Orientation for YouthBuild set to begin the week of September 3. This two-week program is Job Point’s prerequisite for enrollment in YouthBuild.

Job Point’s YouthBuild program helps empower young people ages 16-24 to reclaim their education, helping them earn their high school equivalency, learn a skilled trade, and develop powerful leadership, communication and life skills. Students have the opportunity to earn a stipend while they study for their HiSET exams, get hands-on experience building houses and serving their community.

Eligibility requirements:

1. Between the ages of 16 and 24 on the date of enrollment; AND
2. Member of a low-income family, a youth in foster care (including youth aging out of foster care), an offender, a youth who is an individual with a disability, a child of an incarcerated parent, a homeless youth, or a migrant youth; AND
3. School dropout, or an individual who was a school dropout and has subsequently re-enrolled

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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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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course - 2024 Summer Session
2024-06-03 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Our next CNA class will begin on June 3, 2024 and will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. To learn more about this class and submit your application for enrollment, visit https://www.jobpoint.org/certified-nursing-assistant/.
For more information, please call 573-777-1524.

Spring Graduation 2024
2024-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Launer Auditorium at Columbia College, 901 Rogers St, 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.

2024 Awards Banquet
2024-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | 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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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course - 2024 Session 2
2024-01-23 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Our next CNA class will begin on January 23, 2023 and will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. To learn more about this class and submit your application for enrollment, visit https://www.jobpoint.org/certified-nursing-assistant/.
For more information, please call 573-777-1524.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course - 2024 Session 1
2024-01-22 | Columbia Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
Our next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is scheduled to begin January 22, and will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 pm -8:30 pm. For more information, please call 573-777-1524.

Winter Graduation 2023
2023-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Launer Auditorium at Columbia College, 901 Rogers St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States

Ribbon Cutting: Job Point & Columbia Housing Authority - Affordable Housing Project
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | 207 Lynn St, Columbia, MO 65203, 207 Lynn St., Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Join us as we celebrate the breaking of ground on a new affordable housing project in partnership with the Columbia Housing Authority and Job Point. Come learn more about this project and how it will help address the gap in affordable homes within the Columbia housing market.
Program begins at 4:00 pm followed by a Ribbon Cutting with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Parking is available on the street on Oak and Lynn Streets.

Neighborhood Halloween Block Party 2023
2023-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Save the date for our second annual Neighborhood Halloween Block Party in Job Point’s parking lot! More details to be announced.
Interested in joining us this year at the resource fair? Register here

The Ultimate Showdown
2023-09-21 17:30 - 21:30 | Level Up, 2300 Bernadette Dr, Suite 228, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
NEW EVENT THIS YEAR! 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 Relay, Pop-a-Shot Hoops, Mini Golf and Skee Ball! All competitors will receive an unlimited play card so they can play other games in-between rounds, too! 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! Individual and Team Competition.

Open House
2023-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 | MO
All are invited to join us on Thursday, September 7 for an OPEN HOUSE! Guests will get to tour the facilities, meet instructors, learn more about all of our programs and potential scholarships, ask as many questions as you want and complete your application before you leave. We will host one session from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Interested parents, students and prospective applications can join us live or virtually at either session.

Refreshments will be available and prizes will be given away!

Use the form below to register and we’ll send you a copy of the application and the link to join us virtually.

Fall HVAC Class Begins
2023-09-07 | MO
Our next HVAC class begins on September 6 at 6:00 pm at Job Point’s main headquarters. To learn more about this class and submit your application for enrollment click here.

Open House
2023-09-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-09-01 11:00 - 13:00 | MO
All are invited to join us on Friday, September 1, 2023 for an OPEN HOUSE! Guests will get to tour the facilities, meet instructors, learn more about all of our programs and potential scholarships, ask as many questions as you want and complete your application before you leave. We will host two sessions on Friday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Interested parents, students and prospective applications can join us live or virtually at either session.

Refreshments will be available and prizes will be given away!

Use the form below to register and we’ll send you a copy of the application and the link to join us virtually.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course - Fall 2023
2023-08-15 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Our next CNA class will begin on August 15, 2023. To learn more about this class and submit your application for enrollment, visit https://www.jobpoint.org/certified-nursing-assistant/.
For more information, please call 573-777-1524.

Annual Awards Banquet 2023
2023-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 | MO
The Annual Awards Banquet 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.
We hope you will be able to join us on June 1, 2023 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.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course - Session 2
2023-02-07 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Our next CNA class will begin on February 7, 2023. To learn more about this class and submit your application for enrollment, visit https://www.jobpoint.org/certified-nursing-assistant/.
For more information, please call 573-777-1524.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course - Session 1
2023-01-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
Our next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is scheduled to begin January 23, and will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9pm. For more information, please call 573-777-1524.

TABE Testing
2022-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Offered every Thursday morning at 9:00 am. The Tests of Basic Adult Education (TABE) is an academic-based, nationwide assessment of basic skills that adults need to succeed, both on the job and in life. Testing provides a picture of where students are at academically when they apply for enrollment and where more academic support or study may be needed.
CNA students complete only the reading test. All other students will take Reading, Mathematics Computation and Mathematics Application.
The Reading test is 50 minutes long. Mathematics Computation is 24 minutes long and Mathematics Application is 50 minutes long.

Job Readiness Training at Job Point
2022-11-07 09:00 - 2022-11-14 13:00, 2022-10-17 09:00 - 2022-10-24 13:00 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Through this FREE six day course, we will help you prepare for launching your career. We’ll walk you through a comprehensive self-assessment to help you identify both your strengths and areas of growth. We’ll help you explore what careers may be best for you and determine the skills you already have and which ones you should focus on building up to be successful in those kinds of jobs. Learn more about this class
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Neighborhood Halloween Block Party
2022-10-27 15:30 - 18:30 | Job Point, 400 Wilkes Boulevard, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event – featuring candy, games, food, music, inflatable obstacle course from the Army National Guard and resource fair featuring: Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, Central Missouri Community Action, Local Motion, Compass Health Network, Daniel Boone Regional Library, MU Extension-Family Nutrition Program, ShowMe Healthy Relationships, Services for Independent Living, FACE of Boone County, The Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC), True North of Columbia, The Minority Men’s Network and more.
