Job Point adds CNA Classes in Columbia - February 7, 2012
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 [...]
November to December Newsletter Available - January 6, 2012
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 [...]
New Employment Partner in Jefferson City - January 2, 2012
Job Point acknowledges our newest employment partner in Jefferson City, HHM Facility Management. Thank you for your support!
Construction Trades Graduation December 16th - December 14, 2011
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 [...]
3rd CNA Graduation Held in Jefferson City - December 2, 2011
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 [...]
Job Point Receives $1,500,000 grant from U.S. Department of Labor for Civic Justice Corps Program - November 22, 2011
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, [...]
Congrats to Bill Costello, our 2011 Celebrity Apprentice - November 10, 2011
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 [...]
Local Celebrity Apprentice - October 17, 2011
Job Point’s Local Celebrity Apprentice competition is heating up! Contestants are gearing up for the Street Challenge on Tuesday, November 1st, 11am – 1pm at 9th & Broadway. Be sure stop by and see the creative activities planned. Then on Thursday, November 3rd, don’t miss the Board Room Finale event at Deja Vu, 5pm – 730pm. More…
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October 5, 2011
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month! President Obama has issued a Proclamation marking October 2011 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In his proclamation, he urged “all Americans to embrace the talents and skills that individuals with disabilities bring to our workplaces and communities and to promote the right to equal employment opportunity for all [...]
New Employment Partners - September 19, 2011
Many thanks to our newest employment partners: R&R Concrete & Excavating in New Florence Marshall Enterprises in Holt Summit Vest Fiber in Moberly Hunter Module We appreciate your support!
