Columbia, MO – With pomp and circumstance, Job Point will host its Winter 2022 Graduation Ceremony at 4:00 pm on December 15 in the beautiful Bixby Hall in the Brouder Science Center at Columbia College. Staff, graduates and their families will gather to recognize each of these 26 outstanding students for achievements.
The program will begin with a special keynote presentation from Kristen Schulte, Education Director at Missouri River Relief. Kristen Schulte has a wealth of passion for youth programs that was first ignited during a backcountry trail crew with the Student Conservation Association. Ever since this experience, she has dedicated her life to a myriad of organizations that emphasize environmental education and service while working with youth. She has been afforded the opportunity through these organizations to live, work, and play in our National Parks across the country.
Kristen completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Southeast Missouri University in Health, Human Performance and Recreation with in emphasis in Outdoor Leadership. These experiences inspired Kristen to complete a professional residency graduate program at the Teton Science Schools in Jackson, Wyoming in Place Based Teaching and Environmental Field Science where she excitedly taught students from around the country about the Greater Yellowstone Ecology System. Afterwards, she attended the University of Wyoming and received her masters in Natural Science Education and Environmental & Natural Resources. Kristen is proud to give back to youth programs in the form of her research.
Following the presentation of certificates, students will have the opportunity to speak. Many students typically use this space to share their individual stories and encouragement for their peers.
Masks are optional based on attendees’ personal preferences. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on Facebook for those who are unable to attend in person.
The celebration will conclude with a reception for graduates and their families.
About Job Point
Job Point is Missouri’s premier employment center and Community Development Corporation. Since 1965, we have been linking people and jobs by providing career planning and job placement assistance. We specialize in preparing individuals to enter the workforce, while meeting a critical need of the business community. The organization is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, with services extending to Moberly, Boonville and the surrounding communities. Job Point’s Trade Skills program offers certification courses in Office Technology, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Certified Nursing Assistant, Highway Heavy Construction, and Carpentry. Students work through intensive in-classroom and hands-on coursework before completing internships in order to earn their certifications.
