Willcoxon Dream Big Career Day 2026

Event Sponsored by Dot Willcoxon and The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation

You are invited to the Willcoxon Dream Big Career Day on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Missouri Southern State University! This event, hosted by Jasper County CASA, is scheduled from 10 AM to 2 PM with check-in opening at 9:15 AM.

This FREE event will provide career development resources to older youth (ages 14+) working toward their academic and career goals. Resources will be available for teens and young adults in foster care and individuals who have experienced personal and educational obstacles. We encourage supporters to attend such as family members, foster parents, caseworkers, Court Appointed Special Advocates, GALs, juvenile officers, educators, and other individuals who provide support to older youth.

Guest speakers will present engaging and interactive sessions on the following career-related topics:

• Becoming and Belonging: Building Self-Confidence and Self-Care in Your Career, presented by Angie Brower from Rapha Hope & Healing Center
• Career Path Panel - Q&A with professionals from industries including marketing, construction management, education, collegiate esports, hospitality and more!
• Exploring careers and finding your fit

In addition to lunch and LOTS of door prizes, the event will highlight a local resource fair with representatives from organizations, including:

• Crossland Construction
• Joplin Job Center
• MSSU Upward Bound
• MSSU Financial Aid
• New Dimensions School of Hair Design
• JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) Program at Joplin Schools
• Mid-Missouri Bank
• Ozark Center
• Joplin Public Library
• Equus Workforce Solutions
• Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services
• Children's Center
• Missouri Baptist Children's Home - Chafee Support Services for Teens in Foster Care

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Lisa Sewell at lisa@jascocasa.org or call 417-680-3250.

We look forward to seeing you there!