Sedrick says this leg of his journey actually began before he came to Job Point, when he was in 9th grade. He had been struggling in school and decided to […]
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Job Point’s YouthBuild sends a Student to the White House
COLUMBIA, Mo. – After dropping out of high school, Braeden McCollum wasn’t quite sure what was next for his future, but never did he imagine it would be representing the […]
YouthBuild Goes to City Hall
The lobby was busy as the group arrived at City Hall. City officials, police officers and community members milled in and out of a side room as our group entered […]
A River Runs Through It: YouthBuild Programs from Across the State gather at the Missouri River
As the sun rose above the trees, casting its warm glow over the clearing at Cooper’s Landing, staff, students and volunteers gathered together. They lined up in one large circle, […]
Christopher is Ready to Take on the World
High School had left Christopher feeling unmotivated, excluded and labeled. He hated school. After routinely skipping class and not doing his homework, he dropped out. But after spending the summer […]
Jerrell Morton Appointed Chair of the Membership Committee for YouthBuild USA
Job Point is pleased to announce that our very own Jerrell Morton, Director of YouthBuild has been appointed to Chair of the Membership Committee for the YouthBuild USA Affiliated Network. […]